Advanced and Proficiency Vocabulary for Exams(e.g.GRE, Banks, Civil Services, SAT / LSAT). For IELTS/TOEFL, and everyday spoken vocabulary, go to our Spoken Vocabulary Database.
Meaning
expressing anger, hatred, or menace
- How to Memorize
- baleful - menacing
- Analysis
Something ‘baleful’ is menacing. It does not express harm done, it instead describes something that threatens harm. It is most commonly used in the context of a look or sound. The word can also be used in relation to a dangerous or corrupting influence.
Exam DB Spoken DB Other Synonyms deleteriouspernicious malignant, Antonyms benevolentauspicious advantageous - Example(s)
When I spoke over Tom in the meeting, he gave me a baleful look. Clearly he was furious.
Claire is a clever student, but Pauline’s baleful influence over her is holding her back.
Last night, the balefulness of the sounds I could hear coming from the woods made me feel very uneasy.
