as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
a loaded gun is a menace that this household doesn't need
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in to endanger
to place in danger
menaced the children by leaving them in the car unattended
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to threaten
to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on
stockpiles of nuclear weapons that continue to menace the inhabitants of this planet
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of menace
Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
But for a few unlucky people, chatbots powered by the technology have become a gaslighting, delusional menace.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
While much higher than pre-Trump, that number is down from the 30% level being menaced by the U.S.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for menace
Noun
Today’s flocks face another menace — lead ammunition.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
But for a few unlucky people, chatbots powered by the technology have become a gaslighting, delusional menace.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
Receivers Chris Marshall and Ben Ford menaced the Eagles’ secondary, and No. 3 running back Dylan Riley tore through the defense the same way Gaines did.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
While much higher than pre-Trump, that number is down from the 30% level being menaced by the U.S.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for menace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for menace
Noun
-
With increasing space traffic from various nations and private companies, keeping tabs on potential collisions and threats becomes crucial.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
-
His two Mann Act convictions had carried the threat of a combined maximum of 20 years in prison.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Wild burros' appetite for native desert trees are endangering the health of Sonoran ecosystems, a new study found.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
-
Salmon Run, by Alejandra López, tells the story of a Puerto Rican mother working in a salmon-factory in urban Los Angeles whose friend disappears, and her hunt for answers leads her into a corruption that endangers many lives.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The second-biggest party in South Africa’s government proposed an end to Black economic empowerment laws, a move that threatens to upend the country’s shaky coalition.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
21 Oct. 2025
-
But as the work stoppage drags on and the strikers face losing everything, friends become enemies, families are divided, and the very future of this typical mid-American town is threatened.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
These discrepancies have led to confusion, fear, and, in some cases, physical danger.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
-
With satellites orbiting the Earth exploding into tens of thousands of pieces, the danger of collisions with space debris is a major problem, so Atomic-6 has developed new Space Armor tiles that are lighter and more effective than current systems.—
David Szondy
October 26,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Gateway communities near national parks risk losing up to $80 million in visitor spending each day.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
-
His sister pleaded with him not to risk meeting the Taliban, calling his mother in tears.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Menace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menace. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share