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menace

The correct spelling is menace.

How to pronounce menace

/ˈmɛnɪs/
noun

IPA: /ˈmɛnɪs/

Say it like: Men-ase

The correct spelling is menace. A perceived threat or danger. For example: "to menace a country with war"

Usage Examples

to menace a country with war

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A perceived threat or danger.
  2. 2.The act of threatening.
  3. 3.An annoying and bothersome person or thing.

verb

  1. 1.To make threats against (someone); to intimidate.
  2. 2.To threaten (an evil to be inflicted).
  3. 3.To endanger (someone or something); to imperil or jeopardize.

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