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   baleful

   /ˈbeɪlf(ʊ)l/

   adjective

   • 1. threatening harm; menacing: "Bill shot a baleful glance in her direction"
   • ▪ having a harmful or destructive effect: "the baleful influence of Rasputin"

   Derivatives

   • 1. balefully adverb
   • 2. balefulness noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   • L

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   BALEFUL definition: 1. threatening to do something bad or to hurt someone: 2. threatening to do something bad or to…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of BALEFUL is deadly or pernicious in influence. How to use baleful in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Baleful.

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   Baleful definition: full of menacing or malign influences; pernicious.. See examples of BALEFUL used in a sentence.

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   BALEFUL meaning: 1. threatening to do something bad or to hurt someone: 2. threatening to do something bad or to…. Learn more.

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   Definition of baleful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBALEFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   adjective. 1. harmful or threatening harm or evil; ominous; deadly. 2. Archaic. sorrowful; wretched. SIMILAR WORDS: ˈsinister.

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   Baleful means the foreshadowing of tragic or evil events. If no one's listening in class and your teacher reprimands you with a baleful glance, expect a pop quiz.