menace

UK
/ˈmɛnəs/
US
/ˈmɛnəs/
menacenoun
menaces
pl
UK
/ˈmɛnəs/
US
/ˈmɛnəs/
Traductions
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
plaieFamilier, pour une personne ou une chose très agaçante.
Définitions
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
menaced
Past Simple
menaced
Past Participle
menacing
ing-form
UK
/ˈmɛnɪs/
US
/ˈmɛnɪs/
Traductions
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.
Définitions
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.