Pronunciation: /ˈmɛnəs/
noun a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger
A1 The dark shadow in the corner of the room looked like a menace.
A2 The growling dog was a menace to the neighborhood.
B1 The new construction project poses a potential menace to the local wildlife.
B2 The rise of cyber attacks is a growing menace to national security.
C1 The criminal organization was seen as a serious menace to society.
C2 The looming threat of climate change is a global menace that requires urgent action.
verb to threaten or be a possible source of danger
A1 The dog was barking loudly and seemed to menace the mailman.
A2 The dark clouds in the sky seemed to menace the outdoor picnic.
B1 The new construction project could menace the local wildlife habitats.
B2 The rise in crime rates in the city is starting to menace the sense of safety among residents.
C1 The political unrest in the region continues to menace the stability of the government.
C2 The looming economic crisis could menace the global financial markets.
formal The new virus strain poses a serious menace to public health.
informal That dog next door is a real menace, always barking at everyone.
slang Watch out for that guy, he's a total menace.
figurative The dark clouds looming overhead seemed to be a menacing presence in the sky.
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