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menace

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of menace

something that may cause injury or harm

  • a loaded gun is a menace that this household doesnʼt need
Synonyms of menace

danger, hazard, imminence, peril, pitfall, risk, threat, trouble
Words Related to menace

snare, trap

booby trap
Near Antonyms of menace

guard, protection, safeguard, shield, ward

asylum, harbor, haven, refuge, retreat, shelter

menace

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of menace

1 to place in danger

  • menaced the children by leaving them in the car unattended
Synonyms of menace

adventure, compromise, endanger, gamble (with), hazard, imperil, jeopard, jeopardize, peril, risk, venture
Words Related to menace

intimidate, threaten

expose

subject

chance, wager
Near Antonyms of menace

guard, protect, shelter, shield

preserve, resume, save

2 to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on

  • stockpiles of nuclear weapons that continue to menace the inhabitants of this planet
Synonyms of menace

hang (over), hover (over), impend (over), overhang, threaten
Words Related to menace

endanger, hazard, imperil, jeopardize, peril

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