baneful

How to use baneful in a sentence

He made some commonplace observation upon the baneful effect of the night air at the season.

It depresses the humble sufferer from its baneful effects; it irritates the passions of the unamiable.

That it was admirable as an organisation only shows it in a more baneful light, since it was used to crush out all progress.

Dangerfield had found a few hours rest in the morning, a rest broken by scurrying, baneful dreams.

Those which fell from the eyes of the evil gods produced poisonous plants and various baneful animals.

The baneful effects of forcing the voice is clearly set forth.

It is remarkable how unequally these baneful visitations affect the different races of the inhabitants.

He dreamt he was in China again and had fallen into the hands of that baneful society, the "Cheerful Hearts."

Is it possible that by some baneful trick of habit there can remain a vestige of the old tyranny over my senses?

The belief of the baneful effect of the evil eye, and of envious commendations, was prevalent in the East.

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OCTOBER 26, 1985