C1noun 3K

Menace

🇬🇧 UK //ˈmɛnəs// 🇺🇸 US //ˈmɛnɪs//

Meaning of Menace

A person or thing that causes harm or threatens to cause harm.

In simple words: A threat or danger to someone or something.

Menace in a sentence

• The storm was a menace to the coastal towns.
• The wild animal posed a serious menace to the local residents.
• Cyberbullying has become a real menace among teenagers today.
• Pollution is a menace to our environment.
• Gang violence has been a constant menace in many neighborhoods.

How to use Menace

Use 'menace' in contexts where serious harm or danger is implied. More common in formal writing or discourse.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'menacing' situation where there's a danger looming.

Related words

Collocations with Menace

• menace to society
• menace from
• menace of violence

Synonyms for Menace

• threat
• danger
• hazard
• risk
• peril

Opposites of Menace

• safeguard
• protection
• assurance

Common mistakes with Menace

• Confused with 'menacing', which is an adjective.
• Used incorrectly as a verb instead of a noun.
• Misunderstood as a minor threat instead of a significant one.

Frequently asked questions about Menace

What does Menace mean?

A threat or danger to someone or something.

What is the definition of Menace?

A person or thing that causes harm or threatens to cause harm.

How do you use Menace in a sentence?

The storm was a menace to the coastal towns.

Can you give another example of Menace?

The wild animal posed a serious menace to the local residents.

What are synonyms for Menace?

Common alternatives include threat, danger, hazard, risk, peril.

What is the opposite of Menace?

Opposite meanings include safeguard, protection, assurance.

What words go with Menace?

It commonly pairs with menace to society, menace from, menace of violence.

What are common mistakes when using Menace?

Confused with 'menacing', which is an adjective. Used incorrectly as a verb instead of a noun. Misunderstood as a minor threat instead of a significant one.

How do you pronounce Menace?

US: //ˈmɛnɪs//, UK: //ˈmɛnəs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Menace?

Use 'menace' in contexts where serious harm or danger is implied. More common in formal writing or discourse.

What CEFR level is Menace?

"Menace" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.