Antonyms of adj baneful

2 senses of baneful

Sense 1
baneful, deadly, pernicious, pestilent -- (exceedingly harmful)

INDIRECT (VIA noxious) -> innocuous -- (not injurious to physical or mental health)

Sense 2
baleful, baneful -- (deadly or sinister; "the Florida eagles have a fierce baleful look")

INDIRECT (VIA maleficent) -> beneficent -- (doing or producing good; "the most beneficent regime in history")

Similarity of adj baneful

2 senses of baneful

Sense 1
baneful, deadly, pernicious, pestilent -- (exceedingly harmful)
       => noxious (vs. innocuous) -- (injurious to physical or mental health; "noxious chemical wastes"; "noxious ideas")

Sense 2
baleful, baneful -- (deadly or sinister; "the Florida eagles have a fierce baleful look")
       => maleficent (vs. beneficent) -- (harmful or evil in intent or effect)

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