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menace
menace
/ˈmɛnɪs/
noun
(
)
Something that is a source of danger
(
menace
,
threat
)
something that is a source of danger
Earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan
earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan
(
)
A threat or the act of threatening
(
menace
)
a threat or the act of threatening
He spoke with desperate menace
he spoke with desperate menace
verb
(
)
Express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture
(
menace
)
express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture
He menaced the bank manager with a stick
he menaced the bank manager with a stick
(
)
Pose a threat to; present a danger to
(
jeopardise
[British]
,
peril
,
imperil
,
endanger
,
jeopardize
,
menace
,
threaten
)
pose a threat to; present a danger to
The pollution is endangering the crops
The pollution is endangering the crops
Act in a threatening manner
(
menace
)
act in a threatening manner
A menacing person
A menacing person
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