bane

[beɪn]

bane Definition

  • 1a cause of great distress or annoyance
  • 2a person or thing that ruins or spoils

Using bane: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bane" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bane of my existence is my daily commute.

  • Example

    Social media can be the bane of productivity.

  • Example

    Mosquitoes are the bane of summer evenings.

  • Example

    The bane of the project was poor communication.

bane Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bane

Antonyms for bane

Phrases with bane

  • the bane of one's life

    something or someone that causes constant trouble or irritation

    Example

    Her allergies were the bane of her life, causing her to sneeze and itch constantly.

  • something or someone that causes constant trouble or irritation

    Example

    For many people, taxes are the bane of their existence.

  • something that causes problems or difficulties for a particular thing or situation

    Example

    Poor weather conditions are the bane of outdoor events.

Origins of bane

from Old English 'bana', meaning 'slayer'

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Summary: bane in Brief

The term 'bane' [beɪn] refers to something or someone that causes great distress or annoyance, often ruining or spoiling things. It is used in phrases like 'the bane of one's life' and 'the bane of existence,' both denoting constant trouble or irritation. 'Bane' can also be used to describe something that causes problems or difficulties for a particular thing or situation.

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