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- Dictionarymenace/ˈmɛnɪs/
noun
- 1. a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger: "a new initiative aimed at beating the menace of drugs" Similar
verb
- 1. be a threat or possible danger to: "Africa's elephants are still menaced by poaching" Similar
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The meaning of MENACE is a show of intention to inflict harm : threat. How to use menace in a sentence.
MENACE definition: 1. something that is likely to cause harm: 2. a dangerous quality that makes you think someone is…. Learn more.
something that threatens to cause evil, harm, injury, etc.; a threat: Air pollution is a menace to health. a person whose actions, attitudes, or ideas are considered dangerous or harmful: When he gets behind the wheel of a car, he's a real menace. an extremely annoying person.
menace. noun. /ˈmenəs/. /ˈmenəs/. [countable, usually singular] menace (to somebody/something) a person or thing that causes, or may cause, serious damage, harm or danger synonym threat. a new initiative aimed at beating the menace of illegal drugs.
If it's threatening you or otherwise posing some sort of danger, then it's a menace. Angry rabid dogs, smog clouds, and annoying little brothers are all probable menaces.
Menace is a quality or atmosphere that gives you the feeling that you are in danger or that someone wants to harm you. There is a pervading sense of menace. ...a voice full of menace.
MENACE definition: 1. something that is likely to cause harm: 2. a dangerous quality that makes you think someone is…. Learn more.