Main Entry: ¹men·ace

Pronunciation: \ˈme-nəs\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English manace, from Anglo-French manace, menace, from Latin minacia, from minac-, minax threatening, from minari to threaten — more at mount

Date: 14th century

1 : a show of intention to inflict harm : threat
2 a : one that represents a threat : danger b : an annoying person