menace

UK
/ˈmɛnəs/
US
/ˈmɛnəs/

Übersetzungen

menacesubstantiv
menaces
Pl.
UK
/ˈmɛnəs/
US
/ˈmɛnəs/
The growing pollution in the city is a menace to public health.
La pollution croissante dans la ville est une menace pour la santé publique.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
plaieFamilier, pour une personne ou une chose très agaçante.
menaceverb
menaced
Präteritum
menaced
Partizip Perfekt
menacing
Gerundium
UK
/ˈmɛnɪs/
US
/ˈmɛnɪs/
The dark clouds menaced the small town with the threat of a severe storm.
Les nuages noirs menaçaient la petite ville d'une violente tempête.

Definitionen

menacesubstantiv
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.
The growing pollution in the city is a menace to public health.
A threatening quality, feeling, or tone.
There was a hint of menace in his voice when he spoke.
An annoying person or thing.
The neighbor's dog is a real menace, barking all night long.
menaceverb
To threaten or pose a danger to someone or something.
The dark clouds menaced the small town with the threat of a severe storm.
To act in a threatening manner.
The dog menaced the intruder by growling and baring its teeth.