Menace — synonyms, definition

1. menace (Noun)

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menace (Noun) — Something that is a source of danger. ex. "earthquakes are a constant menace in Japan"

menace (Noun) — A threat or the act of threatening. ex. "he spoke with desperate menace"

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2. menace (Verb)

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menace (Verb) — Pose a threat to; present a danger to. ex. "The pollution is menacing the crops"

menace (Verb) — Express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture. ex. "he menaced the bank manager with a stick"

menace (Verb) — Act in a threatening manner. ex. "A menacing person"

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