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Synonyms of bane

5 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for bane is curse. Other synonyms of bane are blight, affliction, undoing and downfall. The opposite of bane is boon.

Synonyms and similar words for bane

nounA cause of misery or ruin.

Opposite of bane

nounA cause of misery or ruin.

  • boonA good thing; a thing to be thankful for or to appreciate duly.

Meaning of bane

  1. noun A cause of misery or ruin.
  2. noun Chiefly in the names of poisonous plants or substances: a poison.
  3. noun Misery, woe; also, doom, ruin; or physical injury, harm.

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Questions about synonyms of bane

What is another word for bane?
Bane has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as curse, blight, affliction, undoing and downfall.
What is the opposite of bane?
The opposite of bane is boon.
What does bane mean?
Bane means a cause of misery or ruin.

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