menace
//ˈmɛnɪs//
Noun
menaceSingular
menacesPlural
1
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.
The abandoned building has become a menace to the neighborhood.
2
A threatening quality or atmosphere.
There was a sense of menace in his voice.
3
An annoying or troublesome person or thing.
That dog is a menace to the neighborhood.
Verb
menaceInfinitive
menacePresent tense
menacedPast tense
menacedPast participle
menacingPresent participle
menacesThird-person singular
1
To threaten, especially in a malignant or hostile manner.
The bully menaced the younger students in the hallway.
2
To pose a danger or threat to someone or something.
Climate change menaces coastal cities around the world.