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Bane

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noun

• a whip used to inflict punishment

• something causing misery or death

• a person who inspires fear or dread

verb

• punish severely; excoriate

• whip

• cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

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noun

• a detested person

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noun

• (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance

• something causing misery or death

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