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bane

The correct spelling is bane.

How to pronounce bane

/beɪn/
noun

IPA: /beɪn/

Say it like: Ban-e

The correct spelling is bane. A cause of misery or death. For example: "the bane of one's existence"

Usage Examples

the bane of one's existence

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A cause of misery or death.
  2. 2.Poison, especially any of several poisonous plants.
  3. 3.A killer, murderer, slayer.
  4. 4.Destruction; death.
  5. 5.A disease of sheep.

verb

  1. 1.To kill, especially by poison; to be the poison of.
  2. 2.To be the bane of.

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