menace

/menəs/
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menace

The dark clouds were a menace to the picnic.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A threat or the act of threatening: "Menace" refers to a person or thing that is likely to cause harm or danger, or the quality of being threatening.
    • A source of danger or annoyance: It can also describe something that is a potential source of trouble or harm.

  2. Verb:

    • To threaten or endanger: To act or speak in a way that shows an intention to cause harm or trouble.
    • To pose a threat to: To be a source of potential danger or harm to someone or something.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The dark clouds were a menace, signaling an approaching storm.
    • His reckless driving is a menace to public safety.
  • Verb:
    • The stranger began to menace the shopkeeper with a knife.
    • Rising sea levels menace coastal cities around the world.
Advanced Usage
  • "with menace": In a threatening manner.
    • He spoke with menace in his voice, making everyone nervous.
  • "a public menace": A person or thing considered dangerous to the community.
    • The unregulated chemical plant was declared a public menace.
Variants and Related Words
  • Menacing (adj): Suggesting the presence of danger; threatening.
    • He gave her a menacing look.
  • Menacingly (adv): In a threatening manner.
    • The dog growled menacingly.
Synonyms
  • Threat (n): A statement or sign of an intention to inflict harm.
  • Endanger (v): To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
  • Intimidate (v): To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.
Related Phrasal Verbs / Constructions

(Note: "Menace" is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. Its meaning is typically conveyed as a standalone verb.)

Related Idioms
  • "A menace to society": A person or thing considered very harmful to the community.
    • The corrupt official was seen as a menace to society.
menace

The dark clouds were a menace to the picnic.

Noun
  1. a threat or the act of threatening
    • he spoke with desperate menace
  2. something that is a source of danger
    • earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan
Verb
  1. act in a threatening manner
    • A menacing person
  2. express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture
    • he menaced the bank manager with a stick
  3. pose a threat to; present a danger to
    • The pollution is endangering the crops

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