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
Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
The story takes place 25 years after the events of Gears of War 3, and while the world of Sera has changed quite a bit, the new menace and overall flow of missions hasn't.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Joan Meiners and Katie Worth, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
The Franklin fire continued to menace the coastal city, growing by 39% overnight and burning close to some residential neighborhoods and an RV park.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The weapons, just a novelty a decade ago, have become an untraceable menace in the crime world.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
The story takes place 25 years after the events of Gears of War 3, and while the world of Sera has changed quite a bit, the new menace and overall flow of missions hasn't.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
With an elevation nudging 7,000 feet, Flagstaff has never endured the triple-digit temperatures that menace many other cities in Arizona.
—Joan Meiners and Katie Worth, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
The Franklin fire continued to menace the coastal city, growing by 39% overnight and burning close to some residential neighborhoods and an RV park.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for menace
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The Maryland Stadium Authority has not been made aware of any specific or credible threat impacting M&T Bank Stadium or the upcoming game, according to MSA Vice President for Public Safety and Security Vern Conaway Jr.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2025
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This included swiftly addressing pro-Palestine protests that threatened student safety on campus, as well as implementing statewide law enforcement training to better assess and respond to threats against Jewish communities.—
Beth Bailey,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Smith also defended the prosecution by arguing that Trump endangered the right to vote and have that vote counted.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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According to Pygmy Hippo Conservation, the hippo species, native to West Africa, was declared endangered in 1993, when only 2,000–2,500 individuals remained in the wild.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Yass has reportedly threatened to stop donating to Congress members who support the ban against TikTok, which would threaten his multi-billion dollar investment in the app.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The proposal comes as California legislators are shoring up legal resources in anticipation of litigation with incoming President Donald Trump, who has threatened to withhold disaster aid relief for wildfires like the ongoing infernos in Los Angeles.—
Lia Russell and,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Jan. 2025
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The air district’s governing board convened Friday, lamenting the widespread destruction from the wildfires and the persisting danger from heavy smoke.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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Slap Shot by Savannah Rose Upon spotting an unknown newcomer in its habitat, a North American beaver will lift its tail and bring it cracking down onto the surface of a pond, emitting a dull slapping noise that warns its family of the possible danger nearby.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Jan. 2025
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TikTok appears to be accessible again for U.S. users after Trump offered assurances to the company’s service providers, including Apple and Google, who risk massive fines for each user downloading the app during the ban.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Some teams are leaning on the numbers in these situations by not risking a threatening opportunity.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Menace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menace. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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