Definition of Bane

1. Noun. Something causing misery or death. "The bane of my life"

Exact synonyms: Curse, Nemesis, Scourge
Generic synonyms: Affliction
Derivative terms: Scourge

Definition of Bane

1. n. That which destroys life, esp. poison of a deadly quality.

2. v. t. To be the bane of; to ruin.

Definition of Bane

1. to kill with poison [v BANED, BANING, BANES]

Medical Definition of Bane

1. 1. That which destroys life, especially. Poison of a deadly quality. 2. Destruction; death. "The cup of deception spiced and tempered to their bane." (Milton) 3. Any cause of ruin, or lasting injury; harm; woe. "Money, thou bane of bliss, and source of woe." (Herbert) 4. A disease in sheep, commonly termed the rot. Synonym: Poison, ruin, destruction, injury, pest. Origin: OE. Bane destruction, AS. Bana murderer; akin to Icel. Bani death, murderer, OHG. Bana murder, bano murderer, murder, OIr. Bath death, benim I strike. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bane

bandy legs
band 3 protein
band aid
band cell
band centrifugation
band fish
band III protein
band neutrophil
band of Giacomini
band of Kaes-Bechterew
Band of Partisans
band oneself
band remover
band together
bane (current term)
bane (current term)
baneberries
baneberry
baneberry
baned
baneful
banefully
banes
banewort
Banff
bang
Bang's bacillus
Bang's disease
Bang's disease
bang-up

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