Baleful
adjective
Menacing and threatening harm
“The caretaker cat fixed the mouse with a baleful stare.”
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What does baleful mean?
Commonly confused with
- NotWarm and welcoming
- NotSleepy and indifferent
- NotPlayful and light
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