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Adjective: baneful  beyn-ful
Usage: archaic
  1. Exceedingly harmful
    "The baneful effects of pollution on the environment";
    - deadly, pernicious, pestilent
     
  2. Deadly or sinister
    "the Florida eagles have a fierce baneful look";
    - baleful

See also: maleficent, noxious