nounπShareA cause of misery or death."For many students, test anxiety is the bane of their academic life. "cursedisastersufferingnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePoison, especially any of several poisonous plants."The poisonous ivy plant was a bane to the gardener's efforts. "natureplantnegativecursescienceenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA killer, murderer, slayer."In some stories, the hero's sword is the dragon's bane. "personcharacternegativecurseinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDestruction; death."For many students, standardized testing is the bane of their academic year. "disastercursesufferingnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA disease of sheep.""The old shepherd knew the tell-tale signs of the bane affecting his flock." "diseaseanimalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo kill, especially by poison; to be the poison of."The relentless criticism from her classmates was her bane, slowly poisoning her confidence. "curseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be the bane of."Loud chewing seems to bane many people in the quiet office, causing frustration and annoyance. "negativecursesufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBone"The dog's playful nipping was a bane to my homework. "anatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
