Synonyms for

Menace

Verb / ˈmenʌs / / ˈmenɪs / Another word for menace — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person or thing that is likely to cause harm or danger

Synonyms & similar words

threat threaten imperil jeopardise jeopardize endanger peril threat danger peril nuisance pest troublemaker bully terror intimidation harassment fright menacing warning admonition caution hazard risk ominous foreboding

Synonyms by register

Formal

threat danger peril hazard

Informal

nuisance pain pest jerk

Literary

bane scourge terror

Antonyms

blessing boon comfort help aid asset advantage

Common collocations

  • a menace to society
  • pose a menace
  • environmental menace
  • public menace
  • growing menace
  • serious menace
  • utter menace

Word family

noun menace
verb menace

Usage note

As a noun, 'menace' refers to a person or thing that is likely to cause harm. As a verb, it means to threaten or endanger.

Example sentences

  1. The dark alley was a menace to the safety of the neighborhood.
  2. The bully was a menace to the other kids at school.
  3. The storm was a menace to the sailors on the boat.
  4. The snake was a menace to the small animals in the forest.
  5. The reckless driver was a menace to the other drivers on the road.

Quotes

  • The menace of the past was that men began to think and to feel before they had the necessary data. - Margaret Halsey
  • The menace of corruption in Afghanistan is huge. - Ashraf Ghani
  • The menace of the Euro is that it turns the whole of Europe into a region. - John Redwood

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