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BALEFUL

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Baleful.

Baleful - as an adjective satellite

Deadly or sinister

Example: "The florida eagles have a fierce baleful look"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baneful12

Threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

Example: "A baleful look"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forbidding18menacing13minacious13minatory13ominous9sinister8threatening15

Baleful - as an adjective

Portending evil; ominous.

Miserable, wretched, distressed, suffering.

Example Sentences

"The witch cast a baleful spell on the village, causing crops to wither and die."
"His baleful glare sent shivers down my spine."
"The baleful howl of a wolf echoed through the night."
"She received a baleful message warning her of impending danger."
"The town was abandoned, its streets filled with baleful silence."
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Word Game Points

Is BALEFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, baleful is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BALEFUL has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is BALEFUL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, baleful is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BALEFUL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is BALEFUL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, baleful is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BALEFUL has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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