| Bane [ beyn ] | |
| [ noun ] | |
| MEANING : | |
| 1. anything that spoils or ruins 2. anything that caused harm, destruction or death 3. a deadly poison 4. the source of one's exasperation or a persistent annoyance | |
| USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
| Alcoholism was the bane of his family life. | |
