⚠️menace

Meaning

a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; to threaten in a hostile manner

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

Example Sentences

The hurricane became a menace to the coastal towns.

The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.

Example Expressions

menace to society

Synonyms

threat, danger, peril, hazard, risk

Entry 1

threat, danger, peril, hazard

Entry 2

threat, danger, peril, hazard, risk

Antonyms

safety, protection, security, blessing, benefit

Entry 1

safety, protection, security

Entry 2

safety, protection, security, blessing, benefit

Collocations

pose a menace, menace to society, public menace, growing menace

Entry 1

pose a menace, menace to society, public menace

Entry 2

public menace, growing menace, pose a menace, menace to society