menace — a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmenəs/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's karaoke singing at 3 AM is a real menace to peaceful sleep.
- The loose dog menaced the mailman every morning.
- Smartphone zombies have become a menace on busy sidewalks.
menace
NOUN[/ˈmenəs/]
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger
The snarling wolf is a clear menace to the frightened sheep gathered behind the fence.
The broken dam was a menace to the entire town because it could flood the streets at any moment.
The menace near the tennis court made Dennis leave the match early.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'menace' meaning 'threat,' derived from Latin 'minacia' (threats), which comes from the verb 'minari' meaning 'to threaten' or 'to jut out.'
Breakdown
Latin 'minari' (to threaten) + -ace (noun suffix) = menace (a threat or person/thing that threatens)
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📝Examples
“My neighbor's karaoke singing at 3 AM is a real menace to peaceful sleep.”
“The loose dog menaced the mailman every morning.”
“Smartphone zombies have become a menace on busy sidewalks.”
“The criminal menaced the store owner with a weapon.”
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