menace — meaning in English

English meaning

• menace noun A serious threat or source of danger.
• threat noun A statement expressing intent to harm or punish someone.

Senses

menace is used for these senses in English:

• menace A perceived threat or danger. [a. 1300]

menace — full definition

1. noun A serious threat or source of danger.
2. noun An annoying or troublesome person, especially used affectionately for a mischievous child.
3. verb To threaten or intimidate someone; to endanger something.

threat — full definition

1. noun A statement expressing intent to harm or punish someone.
2. noun A sign of possible danger or harm.
3. noun A person or thing regarded as dangerous.