menace

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa, coisa ou situação capaz de causar dano, perigo ou transtornos; também pode indicar uma ameaça constante ou uma fonte de preocupação.

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.

   Ameaça

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdangerhazardjeopardyperilriskthreat

   Antônimosguardianprotectionsafeguardshield

2. Annoying personB1informal

   A person who is a source of annoyance or trouble.

   Pessoa irritante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosannoyancebotherirritantnuisancepestplaguetormenttroublemaker

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de ameaçar ou representar perigo para alguém ou algo.

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.

   Ameaçar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosendangerhazardimperiljeopardizeriskthreaten

   Antônimosdefendguardprotectsafeguardshield