menace Synonyms
menace Meaning
menace (n)
something that is a source of danger
a threat or the act of threatening
menace (v)
pose a threat to; present a danger to
express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture
act in a threatening manner
menace (n.)
The show of an intention to inflict evil; a threat or threatening; indication of a probable evil or catastrophe to come.
To express or show an intention to inflict, or to hold out a prospect of inflicting, evil or injury upon; to threaten; -- usually followed by with before the harm threatened; as, to menace a country with war.
To threaten, as an evil to be inflicted.
menace (v. i.)
To act in threatening manner; to wear a threatening aspect.
FAQs About the word menace
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The menacing figure lurked in the shadows, its eyes piercing the darkness.
The neighborhood bully was a constant menace to the younger children.
The runaway car posed a menace to all who crossed its path.
The virus spread like wildfire, posing a grave menace to public health.
