| Front | menace |
|---|---|
| Back | noun, verb BrE /ˈmenəs/NAmE /ˈmenəs/ noun 1 [countable, usually singular] ~ (to sb/sth) a person or thing that causes, or may cause, serious damage, harm or danger threata new initiative aimed at beating the menace of illegal drugs The communists remain a potential menace to the stability of the government. 2 [uncountable] an atmosphere that makes you feel threatened or frighteneda sense/an air/a hint of menace in his voice 3 [countable, usually singular] (informal) a person or thing that is annoying or causes trouble nuisance 4 menaces [plural] (law) (BrE) threats that sb will cause harm if they do not get what they are asking forto demand money with menaces verb ~ sth/sb (formal)to be a possible danger to sth/sb threatenThe forests are being menaced by major development projects. |
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