Bane

[Bane]

The noun bane refers to anything that is a cause of harm, ruin, or death. But we often use it for things that aren't that bad, just feel like it. You might say mosquitoes are the bane of your existence.

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

Noun
something causes misery or death; "the bane of my life"

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

n.
Destruction; death.

n.
Any cause of ruin, or lasting injury; harm; woe.

n.
A disease in sheep, commonly termed the rot.

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

Bane

Bane , n. [OE. bane destruction, AS. bana murderer; akin to Icel. bani death, murderer, OHG. bana murder, bano murderer, murder, OIr. bath death, benim I strike. .] 1. That which destroys life, esp. poison of a deadly quality. [Obs. except in combination, as in ratsbane, henbane, etc.] 2. Destruction; death. [Obs.]

The cup of deception spiced and tempered to their bane.

3. Any cause of ruin, or lasting injury; harm; woe.

Money, thou bane of bliss, and source of woe.

4. A disease in sheep, commonly termed the rot. Syn. -- Poison; ruin; destruction; injury; pest.

Bane

Bane, v. t. To be the bane of; to ruin. [Obs.] Fuller.

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

To be the bane of; to ruin.

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Usage Examples

Study is the bane of childhood, the oil of youth, the indulgence of adulthood, and a restorative in old age.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

Suspicion is the companion of mean souls, and the bane of all good society.