bane

The word “bane” has 1 syllable: bane

It's pronounced as /beɪn/


What is synonym and antonym for bane?

In the thesaurus, “bane” has 5 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for bane along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for bane

Antonyms for bane

  • advantage
  • aid
  • antidote
  • assistance
  • benefit
  • blessing
  • boon
  • cure
  • gift
  • good
  • help
  • relief
  • support

Meanings of bane

  • noun
    1. A cause of misery or death.
    2. Poison, especially any of several poisonous plants.
    3. A killer, murderer, slayer.
    4. Destruction; death.
    5. A disease of sheep.
    6. Bone.
  • verb
    1. To kill, especially by poison; to be the poison of.
    2. To be the bane of.

Example Sentences

  • The constant noise from the construction site became the bane of his existence.
  • Pests in the garden are the bane of any avid gardener’s efforts.
  • The villain's cruel intentions were the bane of the hero's peaceful life.
  • Traffic congestion during rush hour is often considered the bane of city living.
  • Stress at work can be the bane of your well-being if not managed properly.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bane, such as: advantage, aid, antidote, assistance, benefit, blessing, boon.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • affable
  • carefree
  • cavalier
  • civilized
  • dashing
  • graceful
  • gracious
  • insouciant
  • lighthearted
  • nonchalant
  • smooth
  • sophisticated
  • suave
  • urbane

nemeses

  • avengers
  • banes
  • curses
  • menaces
  • penalties
  • punishers
  • punishments
  • threats
  • vigilantes
  • wraths

nemesis

  • adversary
  • avenger
  • bane
  • curse
  • penalty
  • punisher
  • punishment
  • threat
  • vigilante
  • wrath

sophisticated

  • attractive
  • civilized
  • complex
  • complicate
  • complicated
  • cosmopolitan
  • cut
  • detailed
  • diluted
  • elaborate
  • elegant
  • graceful
  • gracious
  • infected
  • intricate
  • loaded
  • manipulated
  • polished
  • smart
  • smooth
  • suave
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ultrahazardous

  • adverse
  • baneful
  • dangerous
  • deleterious
  • destructive
  • detrimental
  • evil
  • harmful
  • hazardous
  • hurtful
  • inimical
  • injurious
  • lethal
  • malignant
  • noxious
  • perilous
  • pernicious
  • risky
  • serious
  • threatening
  • unhealthy
  • unsafe

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