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menace

Noun

Verb

Meaning

• A person or thing that is likely to cause harm.

• A threatening quality or atmosphere.

Examples

• The storm was a menace to the coastal villages.

• He was known as a menace to society.

• There was a menace in his voice.

Meaning

• To threaten, especially in a malignant or hostile manner.

• To pose a threat to.

Examples

• He menaced the witness to prevent her from testifying.

• The dark clouds menaced the city.

• The dog menaced the mail carrier.

menace

Noun

Verb

Meaning

• A person or thing that is likely to cause harm.

• A threatening quality or atmosphere.

Examples

• The storm was a menace to the coastal villages.

• He was known as a menace to society.

• There was a menace in his voice.

Meaning

• To threaten, especially in a malignant or hostile manner.

• To pose a threat to.

Examples

• He menaced the witness to prevent her from testifying.

• The dark clouds menaced the city.

• The dog menaced the mail carrier.