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    Bale·ful
    /ˈbālf(ə)l/

    adjective

    • 1. threatening harm; menacing: "Bill shot a baleful glance in her direction"
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  3. BALEFUL meaning: evil or angry: . Learn more.

  4. Definition of baleful adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  5. 1. Portending evil; ominous: The guard's baleful glare frightened the children. 2. Harmful or malignant in intent or effect: a baleful influence. [Middle English, from Old English bealoful : bealu, bale, evil + -ful, -ful; see -ful .] bale′ful·ness n.

  6. adjective. formal uk / ˈbeɪlf ə l / us. evil or angry: a baleful look. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge.

  7. baleful meaning, definition, what is baleful: expressing anger, hatred, or a wish to h...: Learn more.

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  9. Baleful means harmful, or expressing harmful intentions. [literary] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'baleful' American English: beɪlfəl British English: beɪlfʊl. More. Synonyms of 'baleful' • menacing, threatening, dangerous, frightening [...] More. Examples of 'baleful' in a sentence.