menace
/ˈmɛnəs/
A threat or danger
📚 Meanings
- 1.
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.
"a new menace to peace"
- 2.
A person or thing that causes trouble or annoyance.
"children are a great menace when they're bored"
- 1.
To be a threat or danger to; to pose a risk to.
"the spread of the disease is menacing the entire population"
- 2.
To threaten to harm or injure (someone or something).
"He menaced her with a knife."
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💬 Examples
Climate change is a global menace to our planet.
Climate change is a global menace to our planet.
That barking dog is a real menace to the neighborhood.
That barking dog is a real menace to the neighborhood.
He menaced her with legal action if she didn't comply.
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How do you pronounce menace?
menace is pronounced [/ˈmɛnəs/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does menace mean?
menace means "A threat or danger". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is menace?
menace is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "Climate change is a global menace to our planet." — used to mean "A threat or danger".
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