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baleful
adjective
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Divide baleful into syllables:

bale · ful

How to pronounce baleful:

Definition of baleful:

baleful (adjective):
deadly or sinister.
harmful, menacing, or vindictive
deadly or pernicious in influence

Synonyms for baleful:

bleakdesolateperniciousblackinauspiciousthreateningevillonelyvindictiveforbidding
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Antonyms for baleful:

neutralupliftingworthwhilefortunategenialgratifyingpeaceablebenevolentinnocuousunexceptionable
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