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Definition: Meaning of, menace in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmɛnəs /

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menace menaces
  1. [countable] something or someone that is dangerous [=  threat]
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  2. [uncountable] a threatening quality, feeling, or way of behaving
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  3. [countable] a person, especially a child that is annoying or causes trouble [=  nuisance]
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  4. with menaces British English law if someone asks another person for something with menaces, they use threats of violence to get what they want
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
menace menaced menaced
Present Participle Third Person Singular
menacing menaces
[transitive]
  1. formal to threaten
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menace used in phrases

  • Dennis the Menace
    1. a character in the British COMIC The BEANO . Dennis is a young boy with thick black hair that sticks out in all directions and he wears a SWEATER with red and black STRIPE s . He has a dog called Gnasher, and together they play tricks on people.
    2. a character in a US CARTOON STRIP . Dennis is a little boy with light hair who is always causing problems, even though he does not intend to. He especially likes to play with his neighbour, Mr Wilson, who usually gets very annoyed with him.
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