adjective
- threatening harm or evil; menacing
- having a harmful or destructive influence
Examples
- The villain gave the hero a baleful stare.
- Dark clouds cast a baleful shadow over the village.
- She shot him a baleful look when he interrupted her speech.
- The baleful influence of the corrupt politician spread throughout the city.
- His baleful presence made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
- The old mansion had a baleful atmosphere that frightened visitors.