menace
Definition
- n. something that is a source of danger
- n. a threat or the act of threatening
- v. express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture
- v. act in a threatening manner
Word forms
- Past participle
- menaced
- Past tense
- menaced
- Present participle
- menacing
- Third person singular
- menaces
Example sentences
n.
The storm posed a serious menace to the coastal towns.
v.
He tried to menace his rivals into giving up their claims.