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menace

UK
/ˈmɛnəs/
US
/ˈmɛnəs/

Translations

menacenoun
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.
Additional translations
plaieFamilier, pour une personne ou une chose très agaçante.
Synonyms
danger
scourge
nuisance
intimidation
risk
peril
hazard
threat
menaceverb
menaced
Past Simple
menaced
Past Participle
menacing
Gerund
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.
Synonyms
threaten
intimidate
bully
harass
frighten

Definitions

menacenoun
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.
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