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   menace

   /ˈmɛnɪs/

   noun

   • 1. a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger: "a new initiative aimed at beating the menace of drugs" Similar dangerperilriskhazardthreatjeopardysource of apprehension/dread/fright/fear/terror
   • ▪ a threatening quality or atmosphere: "he spoke the words with a hint of menace" Similar threatominousnessintimidationwarningill-omenrare:commination
   • ▪ threatening words or actions: "a demand of money with menaces"
   • ▪ a person or thing that causes trouble or annoyance. Similar nuisancepestsource of annoyanceannoyanceplaguetormenttroublemakermischief-makera thorn in someone's side/flesh

   verb

   • 1. be a threat or possible danger to: "Africa's elephants are still menaced by poaching" Similar threatenbe a danger toput at riskjeopardizeimperilloom overbullyintimidateissue threats tothreatenfrightenscarealarmterrifybrowbeatcowterrorize

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from late Latin minacia, from Latin minax, minac- ‘threatening’, from minae ‘threats’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. menacer noun

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