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menacing

The correct spelling is menacing.

How to pronounce menacing

verb

Say it like: Men-asi-ng

The correct spelling is menacing. To make threats against (someone); to intimidate. For example: "to menace a country with war"

Usage Examples

to menace a country with war

Meanings

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.

noun

  1. 1.The act of making menaces or threats.

adjective

  1. 1.Suggesting imminent harm.
  2. 2.Threatening.

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