Menace

Synonyms of menace

• threat
• danger
• peril

Antonyms of menace

• safety
• protection
• security

Collocations of menace

serious threat

Frequency: 70 %

The pandemic posed a serious threat to public health.

menace to society

Frequency: 65 %

The criminal was considered a menace to society and was sentenced to life in prison.

potential danger

Frequency: 60 %

The faulty wiring in the building presented a potential danger to its occupants.

menacing behavior

Frequency: 50 %

His menacing behavior towards his colleagues led to his dismissal.

constant menace

Frequency: 45 %

The presence of the bully was a constant menace to the students.

Idiomatic Expressions for menace

• Phrase: menace to public safety
  Meaning: something or someone that endangers the safety of the general public
  Usage: The faulty wiring in the building was a menace to public safety, leading to a city-wide inspection of similar structures.