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as in curse
a source of harm or misfortune
regarding the new laborsaving machinery as a bane, the 19th-century Luddites went about destroying it in protest
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as in poison
a substance that by chemical action can kill or injure a living thing
a plant that is believed to be the bane of the wolf
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Recent Examples of bane
But how soon? Carol Richardson Orlando Politicians grind democracy to a halt
Politicians are the bane of democratic society.
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2025
Acronyms have been the bane of Newcastle United’s post-takeover existence.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Wolfsbane is part of a larger suite of banes; compounds and derivatives include ratsbane, fleabane, and cow-bane, each name signaling a different poison.
—Laura Murphy, JSTOR Daily, 28 Feb. 2025
Variably spelled wolf’s bane or wolfbane, wolfsbane is the common name for a poisonous plant of the genus Aconitum known to grow in alpine climates in Europe.
—Laura Murphy, JSTOR Daily, 28 Feb. 2025
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2025
Acronyms have been the bane of Newcastle United’s post-takeover existence.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Wolfsbane is part of a larger suite of banes; compounds and derivatives include ratsbane, fleabane, and cow-bane, each name signaling a different poison.
—Laura Murphy, JSTOR Daily, 28 Feb. 2025
Variably spelled wolf’s bane or wolfbane, wolfsbane is the common name for a poisonous plant of the genus Aconitum known to grow in alpine climates in Europe.
—Laura Murphy, JSTOR Daily, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bane
Noun
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This wasn't the first time one reduced me to spewing curses, just the first time a robot has accused me of impertinence.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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But many are finding that blessing comes with a curse.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Quint advocated for natural solutions to rodent abatement such as mint balls and peppermint oils instead of rat poison.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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Dolphins also suffer from the effects of the poison but tend to get stranded on the beaches and almost always die.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Once a nemesis of Trump, Bezos has sought to curry favor with the new administration and donated big bucks to his inauguration committee along with other Big Tech moguls.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Hogwarts student, who reigned supreme at Slytherin House, was the arch nemesis of Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and his two best friends, Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson).—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pakistan is writing a new story of hope in which every child can survive and thrive and communities are protected from this preventable disease.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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While much research is still needed into the disease’s progression, Edgerly said people can take steps to potentially reduce their risk.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The toxics killed fish and wildlife, closed beaches, and endangered environmentally sensitive areas.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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In Colorado, the process to choose the five priority air toxics included consulting with multiple stakeholders.—
Jenni Shearston,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Bane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bane. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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