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- DictionaryMen·ace/ˈmenəs/
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"
verb
- 1. threaten, especially in a malignant or hostile manner: "Africa's elephants are still menaced by poaching"
The meaning of MENACE is a show of intention to inflict harm : threat. How to use menace in a sentence.
Menace definition: something that threatens to cause evil, harm, injury, etc.; a threat. See examples of MENACE used 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.
Synonyms for MENACE: threat, danger, risk, peril, hazard, imminence, trouble, pitfall; Antonyms of MENACE: protection, guard, ward, shield, harbor, safeguard, refuge, shelter
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. 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.
Menace is a quality or atmosphere that gives you the feeling that you are in danger or that someone wants to harm you.
MENACE definition: 1. something that is likely to cause harm: 2. a dangerous quality that makes you think someone is…. Learn more.
menace meaning: 1. something that is likely to cause harm: 2. a dangerous quality that makes you think someone is…. Learn more.
Definition of menace verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
