menace

/ˈmɛnɪs/
noun 3verb 3

Collocations

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1

(noun.) danger

ADJ

growing, increased, increasing

The increased menace of cyber attacks has forced many companies to strengthen their security systems.

serious

VERB + MENACE

pose

Air pollution continues to pose a serious menace to public health in many cities.

combat, counter

The new security system helped counter the menace of package theft in our neighborhood.

PREP

~ to

Reckless drivers are a serious menace to public safety on our roads.

2

(noun.) threatening quality

ADJ

hidden, quiet, silent

The stranger's silent menace made everyone at the party feel deeply uncomfortable and afraid.

PREP

with ~

The stranger approached slowly, his voice thick with menace.

PHRASES

an air of menace

The stranger stood silently in the doorway with an air of menace that made everyone nervous.

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