bane of someone's existence

noun

Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.

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Meanings

nounbane of someone's existence (plural banes of one's existence)

plural banes of one's existence

  1. idiomaticSomeone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.

    Synonyms: bane of someone's life

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSomeone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.

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bane of someone's existence. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bane%20of%20someone's%20existence

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Chicago

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