bale
ful
Comparative
more baleful
Superlative
most baleful
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intimidating or indicating hatred or anger
- As he clenched his fists, his baleful posture indicated his suppressed anger.
- Despite her gentle appearance, her baleful glare had a way of intimidating even the bravest of souls.
- The baleful expression on his face revealed his burning anger, ready to explode at any moment.
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having or likely to have a harmful or evil effect
- In the wake of the financial crisis, the baleful impact of unemployment swept through the nation, leaving many families struggling to make ends meet.
- The baleful influence of social media on mental health is a growing concern, with increased rates of anxiety, depression, and body image issues.
- From the moment she joined the toxic work environment, the baleful atmosphere of negativity and backstabbing took a toll on her mental well-being.
- A baleful silence settled over the room after the bad news.
- The dog watched him with baleful eyes, low growl in its throat.
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able to bring about dangerous or destructive consequences
- The storm's baleful winds caused extensive damage across the region.
- The baleful consequences of ignoring safety regulations became clear after the accident.
- They were wary of the baleful impact that the new policy might have on their jobs.
- The baleful effects of the economic downturn were felt throughout the entire industry.
- The baleful effects of the toxic chemical spill were evident in the dying wildlife.