menace

• Personne, chose ou situation susceptible de causer un danger, un préjudice ou des ennuis. Peut aussi désigner une action ou une parole exprimant une intention de nuire.

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.

   menace

   • 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.

   Synonymesdangerhazardjeopardyperilriskthreat

   Antonymesguardianprotectionsafeguardshield

2. Annoying personB1informal

   A person who is a source of annoyance or trouble.

   Personne agaçante

   • 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.

   Synonymesannoyancebotherirritantnuisancepestplaguetormenttroublemaker

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer une action de menace ou le fait de créer un danger pour quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

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.

   menacer, mettre en danger

   • 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.

   Synonymesendangerhazardimperiljeopardizeriskthreaten

   Antonymesdefendguardprotectsafeguardshield