Baneful – Harmful or destructive

(Pronounced beyn-fuhl)

To remember the definition of the word baneful, use the following mnemonic:

The brain was full (baneful) of harmful materials.

Examples of baneful in a sentence

He lived a baneful existence, constantly hurting those around him.

Her dog was a baneful creature that destroyed everything in it's path, but she loved him nonetheless. 

Fossil fuels have had a baneful impact on the environment.