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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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
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
There’s an adolescent’s sense of menace and taboo in her work, too, which often revolves around predatory adults and the vulnerable young women who counterintuitively welcome their abuse.
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Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
Donald menaced Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow all game, recording two sacks, four combined tackles, two tackles for loss, and three QB hits in one of the most dominant defensive performances in Super Bowl history.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
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Noun
This is the cruel reality of the mindless menace of gun violence in our city.
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Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
There’s an adolescent’s sense of menace and taboo in her work, too, which often revolves around predatory adults and the vulnerable young women who counterintuitively welcome their abuse.
—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Verb
Fueled by gusting winds and warm temperatures, multiple large wildfires continued to menace Southern California on Wednesday, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate, authorities said.
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Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
Donald menaced Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow all game, recording two sacks, four combined tackles, two tackles for loss, and three QB hits in one of the most dominant defensive performances in Super Bowl history.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for menace
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Like Alito’s paisanes, my Mexican family was also demonized for supposedly being insufficiently American and posing a threat to national unity.
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Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
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The zoo called Nangka's birth a major achievement for the genetic diversity and conservation of the species, which is critically endangered.
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Court records show Pawnell faces charges including second-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child.
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The caller reported that a family member was threatening them.
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In the weeks since Fable 5 and Mythos 5 were forced out of commission, industry leaders and experts became increasingly worried that the ad-hoc ban would threaten America’s AI lead against China.
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Bikes on streets without bike lanes are a danger to bike riders.
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Riders, bicycle-makers, drivers, pedestrians and lawmakers need to have their heads on swivels, as some have been too complacent about the dangers.
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The trial court risked prejudicing the jury by improperly admitting evidence about Mead Johnson’s finances, including its revenues, profits, and executive compensation, the appeals court said.
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Delaying much beyond that risks the continuity that has sustained collider physics for generations.
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“Menace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menace. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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