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baleful

/bˈeɪlfəl/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

  1. deadly or sinister
    “the Florida eagles have a fierce baleful look”
  2. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
    “a baleful look”

Synonyms for baleful

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