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menace

How to use menace in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for menace.

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"There is now a menace called the printing press.

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Quick take

something that is a source of danger; "earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of menace gathered in one view.

noun

something that is a source of danger; "earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan"

noun

a threat or the act of threatening; "he spoke with desperate menace"

verb

pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for menace.

noun

something that is a source of danger; "earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan"

See also: threat

noun

a threat or the act of threatening; "he spoke with desperate menace"

verb

express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture; "he menaced the bank manager with a stick"

verb

act in a threatening manner; "A menacing person"

Example sentences

1

"There is now a menace called the printing press.

2

Were you really part of the alien menace that strip mined the planet?

3

To me, movable type is the worst menace to society.

4

They make it hard to opt-out of their javascript menace, and it clutters up a page.

5

This has been fairly common knowledge, at least here in India, where mosquito menace is common.

6

I for one am incredibly glad!Nothing is a more serious menace to our society and our way of life than ... online gambling.

7

In America, we practice punishment and retribution, he is a terrorist; a menace; the threat must be stopped.

8

"I'm blacklisted, man, a permanent menace to society, I guess,"No dude, you're just old, in an industry with entrenched ageism.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use menace in a sentence?

"There is now a menace called the printing press.

What does menace mean?

something that is a source of danger; "earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan"

What part of speech is menace?

menace is commonly used as noun, verb.