menace

• Substantiv, das eine Person, Sache oder Situation bezeichnet, die Schaden, Gefahr oder Unannehmlichkeiten verursachen kann.

A noun referring to a person, thing, or situation that is likely to cause harm, danger, or trouble.

1. Threat or dangerB2formal

   A person, thing, or situation that is likely to cause harm or danger.

   Bedrohung

   • The escaped prisoner is considered a menace to society.
   • Pollution is a serious menace to public health.
   • The storm posed a menace to coastal towns.

   Synonymedangerhazardjeopardyperilriskthreat

   Antonymeguardianprotectionsafeguardshield

2. Annoying personB1informal

   A person who is a source of annoyance or trouble.

   Nervensäge

   • That kid is a real menace; he never stops causing trouble.
   • My little brother can be a menace when he's bored.
   • The neighbor's dog is a menace, always barking at night.

   Synonymeannoyancebotherirritantnuisancepestplaguetormenttroublemaker

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand einer Person oder Sache droht oder sie in Gefahr bringt; auch: jemanden einschüchtern oder bedrohen.

A verb used to indicate the act of threatening or presenting a danger to someone or something.

1. Threaten or endangerB2formal

   To threaten or pose a danger to someone or something.

   Bedrohen oder gefährden

   • The storm menaced the coastal towns with heavy flooding.
   • His aggressive behavior menaced the safety of the group.
   • The rising waters menaced the entire village.

   Synonymeendangerhazardimperiljeopardizeriskthreaten

   Antonymedefendguardprotectsafeguardshield