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/
Korean meaning: 위협, 위험 요소
Korean pronunciation: **메**너스
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.
Mean ACE threatens MEN — a real menace!
Menace at the tennis fence — one wild monkey steals the balls and spreads chaos everywhere.
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🌳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.'
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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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