Menace has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
something that is a source of danger
"earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan"
2
a threat or the act of threatening
"he spoke with desperate menace"
3
A perceived threat or danger.
"The stormy sky made everyone feel like a approaching tornado was a serious menace to their coastal village."
Verb
1
pose a threat to; present a danger to
"The pollution is endangering the crops"
2
express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture
"he menaced the bank manager with a stick"
3
act in a threatening manner
"A menacing person"
4
To make threats against (someone); to intimidate.
"The bully tried to menace the little girl, but she stood her ground and refused to be intimidated."
Example Sentences
"earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan"
noun
"he spoke with desperate menace"
noun
"The pollution is endangering the crops"
verb
"he menaced the bank manager with a stick"
verb
"A menacing person"
verb
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