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menace

/ˈmɛnɪs/ /ˈmɛnɪs/
noun
  1. 1 tehdit, tehlike countable
  2. 2 tehditkârlık, gözdağı uncountable

Definition (English)

  1. A person or thing that is likely to cause harm or danger.
  2. A threatening quality in the way someone speaks or looks.

Example Sentences

  1. The dark clouds were a menace to the village.
    Kara bulutlar köy için bir tehditti.
  2. Speeding drivers are a menace to everyone on the road.
    Hız yapan sürücüler yoldaki herkes için bir tehlikedir.
  3. There was a hint of menace in his quiet voice.
    Sakin sesinde hafif bir tehditkârlık vardı.
  4. The dog growled with real menace when we came near.
    Yaklaştığımızda köpek gerçekten tehditkâr bir şekilde hırladı.

Synonyms

threatdangerhazardperil

Collocations

a menace to societya public menacea real menacea hint of menace

Related Words

crimeviolencefearwarningharmdamage

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