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
Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
Hornets assistant and 2026 Summer League head coach Chris Jent wants Kalkbrenner to be himself on the offensive end of the court, but to be a menace on defense.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2025
David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
Potentially dangerous animals menaced the survivalists.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 13 June 2025
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Noun
Now, as difficult searches for more than 160 still missing enter a sixth day, communities along the Guadalupe River are left to reconcile how to pick up the pieces around a waterway that remains both a wellspring and a looming menace.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
Hornets assistant and 2026 Summer League head coach Chris Jent wants Kalkbrenner to be himself on the offensive end of the court, but to be a menace on defense.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2025
Verb
Since seizing power, in 1979, Iran’s theocracy has menaced its more than ninety million citizens and the wider region.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
Potentially dangerous animals menaced the survivalists.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for menace
Noun
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While these lizards are not seen as a threat to humans, dogs or cats, Thompson officials noted that people should not attempt to approach Goose.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Microsoft said the ability to cause infected devices to trust malicious sites allows the threat actor to maintain persistence, likely for use in intelligence collection.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
31 July 2025
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Womack has been hit with multiple counts, including corrupt organizations, endangering the welfare of care, unlawful use of a computer, identity theft, forgery and theft by unlawful taking.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 July 2025
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In the days following Josh's conviction, news broke that Wissmann was charged with endangering the welfare of a minor in September 2021.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The long road to understanding and treating Alzheimer’s disease will get even longer as Alzheimer’s grants are threatened.—
Ari Geller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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In recent years, Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank have expanded massively, often with the encouragement of the Israeli government, threatening the chances of creating a contiguous Palestinian state in the region.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
2 Aug. 2025
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As forecasters and residents in hurricane-prone regions brace for more danger, here's a look back at the destructive power of Hurricane Helene.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Is the use of generative AI possibly in that same danger zone?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Don't squeeze the tick between your fingers; that risks the ticks' germs spreading to your skin.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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McIlroy's broader message was clear that the PGA Tour must evolve or risk losing relevance.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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“Menace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menace. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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