Environmental Threats

noun A person or thing that destroys, causes ruin or damage

• The navy deployed a powerful destroyer to protect the coastline.
• The destroyer ship is so cool, it's like a floating fortress.
• That destroyer is a beast on the water, nothing can touch it.
• His sharp words were like a destroyer, tearing down her self-esteem.

noun a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger

verb to threaten or be a possible source of danger

• The new virus strain poses a serious menace to public health.
• That dog next door is a real menace, always barking at everyone.
• Watch out for that guy, he's a total menace.
• The dark clouds looming overhead seemed to be a menacing presence in the sky.