SAT GRE baleful Definition Harmful or menacing in intent or effect; threatening evil. Example "The prisoner gave a baleful glare to the witness." Sign in to save SAT Quiz → GRE Quiz → ← bale balk → Study tips featuring "baleful" Map the Author's Attitude Before Reading Questions Force Contrast Between Two Similar Words Stop Skipping Words and Read the Tone Related words SAT antonym SAT abase SAT abdicate SAT abdomen SAT abduction SAT abet SAT abeyance SAT abject SAT abjure SAT ablution SAT abnegate SAT abnormal