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bane
/beɪn/
noun
zmora
Also
plaga(f)
Definition
A cause of great distress or annoyance, or something that spoils or destroys.
Examples
The constant noise from the construction site was the bane of his existence.
Ciągły hałas z placu budowy był zmorą jego życia.
Lack of sleep is the bane of many students.
Brak snu to plaga wielu studentów.
Synonyms
Collocations
the bane of my lifethe bane of his existencethe bane of society
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