baleful

🇬🇧 UK/ˈbeilfəl/🇺🇸 US/'beilful/

GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Threatening harm or evil; menacing and sinister in appearance or effect

恶意的，凶险的，威胁性的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

baleother

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fulfull of, characterized by

=baleful

Common Collocations

1.baleful look凶险的目光
2.baleful influence邪恶的影响

Example Sentences

1.
The baleful look in his eyes suggested he harbored sinister intentions.
2.
The baleful influence of the cult leader corrupted many young followers.

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