menace

Meanings

• noun

  A person or thing that poses a threat or causes fear.

• verb

  To threaten or intimidate.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with menace
menager , penance , veneer

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Variants

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menace , menaces , menaced , menacing

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Forms

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manaces, menacingly

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Etymology

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From Old French 'menacer' meaning 'to frighten, to threaten'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'menace' is often used in comic books and superhero stories to describe a villain or enemy.

2. In the classic novel 'Moby Dick', the white whale is described as a menace to the sailors on the Pequod.

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Related Concepts

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1. Threat: A statement or action intended to intimidate or coerce.

2. Intimidation: The act of making someone afraid by using force or the threat of force.

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Culture

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In literature, 'menace' is often used to describe a looming danger or threat. In art, it can refer to the use of fear or intimidation to create a sense of unease or tension. In music, the term 'menace' can be used to describe a dark, ominous sound.

How to Memorize "menace"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or thing looming over you, making threatening gestures or noises.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'menace' with the feeling of fear or danger.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'menace' with the letter 'M' and the image of a monster.

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