Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
become-a-bane
verb phrase
/bɪˈkʌm ə beɪn/
Definition
To transform into a source of distress, harm, or misery for someone or something.
Examples
- When unchecked growth of weeds occurs, they can become a bane to the garden’s health.
- His procrastination became a bane which affected his performance at work.
Meaning
The phrase often describes a situation or element that was once harmless or beneficial but has since turned problematic or detrimental.
Synonyms
- affliction
- nuisance
- curse
- burden
- hindrance
