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Definition of Baleful

Baleful
Baleful Bale"ful, a. [AS. bealoful. See Bale misery.] 1. Full of deadly or pernicious influence; destructive. ``Baleful enemies.' --Shak. Four infernal rivers that disgorge Into the burning lake their baleful streams. --Milton. 2. Full of grief or sorrow; woeful; sad. [Archaic]

Meaning of Baleful from wikipedia

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- frightful apparition of a mastiff or Black Wolf (similar to a Dire wolf) with baleful breath and blazing red eyes. It is the Welsh incarnation of the black dog...
- the Old Man of Floating-Point". Kahan, William Morton (1996-06-11). "The Baleful Effect of Computer Benchmarks upon Applied Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry"...
- Western demons are, they are usually weird and dangerous, tending to exert a baleful influence on mankind. In more superstitious times, confusion and bewilderment...
- Circe. While Scylla was bathing in the sea, the jealous Circe poured a baleful potion into the sea water which caused Scylla to transform into a frightful...
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- the profession, introduced him to influential collectors; Longhi, more balefully, introduced him to the world of Roman street brawls. Minniti served Caravaggio...