menace
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/ˈmenəs/
🇬🇧
/ˈmenəs/
noun
R
something or someone that can cause serious harm or danger
The storm was a menace to the small boats.
R
a feeling that something bad might happen
There was a menace in his angry voice.
R
someone or something that causes trouble or annoyance
The loud music became a menace to the neighbors.
R
threats to harm someone if demands are not met
He used menace to get what he wanted.
verb
R
to threaten or put in danger
The wildfire menaced the nearby homes.
translation
something or someone that can cause serious harm or danger; a feeling that something bad might happen; someone or something that causes trouble or annoyance; threats to harm someone if demands are not met
to threaten or put in danger
Word Forms
3rd Present
menaces
Progressive
menacing
Past
menaced
Plural
menaces
Perfect
menaced