CEFR B2

menace

noun

Meaning

A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.

Examples

The rapidly spreading wildfire became a serious menace to the nearby towns.
That stray dog, though small, was a real menace to the mail carrier.

Synonyms: threat, danger, hazard, peril

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menace (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛnəs/

Definition

A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.

Examples

The rapidly spreading wildfire became a serious menace to the nearby towns.
That stray dog, though small, was a real menace to the mail carrier.
Pollution from industrial waste poses a grave menace to marine life.

How to Use menace

a menace to (prepositional phrase): A danger or threat to someone or something. — "His aggressive driving was a menace to other road users."
menace with (phrasal verb): To threaten someone with something. — "The robber menaced the cashier with a knife."

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