Bane and Devil

Bane

Bane noun - A source of harm or misfortune.

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Devil and bane are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Devil" instead a noun "Bane".

Nearby Words: banal, baneful

Devil noun - An evil spirit.

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Bane and devil are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bane" instead a noun "Devil".

true	true bane	true devil
single	single bane	single devil
powerful	powerful bane	powerful devil
real	real bane	real devil
Other adjectives: personal, traditional, general, primary, titular.

Bane: Speak of the devil.... and he shall appear!

Source: Speak of the Devil
Bane: Speak of the devil....and he shall appear.

Source: Be Careful What You Wish For / Live-Action Films
Sympathy for the Devil: Bane lived a truly crappy life until the Sith "rescued" him.

Source: Literature / Darth Bane

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