Baneful and Propitious

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Baneful adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.

Usage example: the incredibly baneful effect that drug dealing has on so many inner-city neighborhoods

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Propitious is an antonym for baneful.

Nearby Word: bane

Propitious adjective - Having qualities which inspire hope.

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Baneful is an antonym for propitious.

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