bane (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /beɪn/
Definition
A cause of great distress or annoyance.
Examples
His gambling debts were the bane of his existence.
The persistent weeds were the bane of the gardener's efforts.
How to Use bane
- bane of [possessive pronoun] life (idiom)
- Something that causes continuous annoyance or distress to someone. — "The barking dog next door is the bane of my life."
- bane of [possessive pronoun] existence (idiom)
- Something that causes continuous annoyance or distress to someone. — "His fear of flying was the bane of his existence."
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