as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
a loaded gun is a menace that this household doesn't need
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1
as in to endanger
to place in danger
menaced the children by leaving them in the car unattended
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as in to threaten
to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on
stockpiles of nuclear weapons that continue to menace the inhabitants of this planet
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Recent Examples of menace
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Grissom was a baseball rat, young and versatile, sure of himself on the field and a menace in the box.
—Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
But, in a shift, countries that have been close trading partners of the United States also saw their economies menaced.
—Annie Correal, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The economic menace of BOI reporting will soon be no more.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Grissom was a baseball rat, young and versatile, sure of himself on the field and a menace in the box.
—Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
The Brush, by Eliana Hernández-Pachón, translated by Robin Myers
The Brush is a book-length poem about people trapped and menaced by forces beyond their control.
—The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
But, in a shift, countries that have been close trading partners of the United States also saw their economies menaced.
—Annie Correal, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for menace
Noun
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None of them know how soon the United States might resolve tensions with Canada, or make good on threats to impose a 200% tariff on EU alcohol.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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While the world celebrates the many ways trees and forests help sustain human and animal life, deforestation poses a significant threat to these vital ecosystems, both in the United States and abroad.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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The million-credit question in this scenario is what threat could endanger the Milky Way with the mighty Reapers as its guardians, but as a wise man once said, there's always a bigger fish.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Noem said disclosing information about the removal flights such as locations of departures and flight paths could endanger U.S. officials, contractors, immigrants and the public.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
25 Mar. 2025
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This was not the first time Alvarez and Almada had combined to threaten Uruguay, though.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Shortly before his death, A.B. confronted Lilly in his office and threatened to expose her for misappropriating funds, illegally securing contracts, trading favors with different vendors and sneaking individuals into the White House.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Gusty winds and dry conditions continue to fuel an elevated fire danger across parts of the country on Sunday.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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In a deathmatch between the danger to Disney nostalgia and adult authenticity, Sabrina Carpenter chose authenticity.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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As the Trump administration tightens its stance on immigration, university officials are wary that foreign passport holders could risk having their visas revoked.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Tariffs could also threaten economic growth and employment since duties slapped on imports risk increasing input costs for domestic businesses that rely on raw materials from abroad, some experts told ABC News.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Menace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menace. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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