Bane and Germ

Bane

Bane noun - A source of harm or misfortune.

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

Nearby Words: banal, baneful

Germ

Germ noun - The source from which something grows or develops.
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Synonyms for Germ

Bane and germ are semantically related in thing topic. Sometimes you can use "Bane" instead a noun "Germ", if it concerns topics such as poison.

Nearby Words: germinal, German, germing
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