Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
menace
noun and verb
/ˈmɛnəs/
Definition
A threat or danger that causes worry or harm.
Examples
- The dark clouds created a menace to the evening picnic.
- The bully was seen as a menace by the other students.
- His reckless driving became a menace on the roads.
Meaning
Menace refers to something that poses a risk or is likely to cause harm. It can be a person, an action, or a situation that is perceived as dangerous or threatening.
Synonyms
- threat
- danger
- hazard
- nuisance
- peril
