bane

noun
/beɪn/

Meaning

A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.

Example Sentences

Traffic jams are the bane of city life.

Example Expressions

the bane of one's existence

Synonyms

curse, plague, torment, misery, burden

Antonyms

blessing, boon, benefit

Collocations

bane of life, bane of existence, real bane, cause bane

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