Menace

Meaning

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

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

Example Sentences

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

The hurricane became a menace to the coastal towns.

Example Expressions

menace to society

Synonyms

threat, danger, peril, hazard, risk

Entry 1

threat, danger, peril, hazard, risk

Entry 2

threat, danger, peril, hazard

Antonyms

safety, protection, security, blessing, benefit

Entry 1

safety, protection, security, blessing, benefit

Entry 2

safety, protection, security

Collocations

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

Entry 1

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

Entry 2

pose a menace, menace to society, public menace