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baneful

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﹒Causing distress, death, or ruin; destructive.

﹒Harmful or poisonous in nature or effect.

Examples

﹒The baneful influence of the corrupt official eventually led to the collapse of the local government.

﹒Excessive screen time can have a baneful effect on a child's ability to focus during school hours.

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