What does BANES mean?

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  1. Parts of Speech: Noun
  2. Definition: A cause of great distress or annoyance; the cause of someones ruin or death.
  3. Pronunciations: US: /beɪnz/, UK: /beɪnz/
  4. Origin and Usage: The word "banes" originated from the Old English word "bana," meaning "slayer" or "murderer." It is commonly used in modern English to refer to something that causes great harm or distress, often used in the phrase "bane of someones existence."
  5. Synonyms: Curse, scourge, affliction, nemesis, plague
  6. Related Words: Curse, grief, agony, angst, havoc
  7. Example Sentences:
    • The constant barking of the neighbors dog was the bane of her existence.
    • The invasive species was the bane of the local ecosystem.
    • The corrupt politicians were the bane of the countrys progress.


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