Menace ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Menace ( noun )

1. A person or thing that is likely to cause harm or damage.
2. A threat or danger.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french menace, from latin minacia, from minari "threaten".

Examples:

1. The storm was a menace to the coast.
2. He felt that the new boss was a menace to his job security.
3. The criminal was a menace to society.
4. The disease is a serious menace to public health.
5. The company"s new policy is a menace to workers" rights.

(As a verb)

Menace ( verb )

1. A person or thing that is likely to cause harm or damage.
2. A threat or danger.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french menace, from latin minacia, from minari "threaten".

Examples:

1. The storm was a menace to the coast.
2. He felt that the new boss was a menace to his job security.
3. The criminal was a menace to society.
4. The disease is a serious menace to public health.
5. The company"s new policy is a menace to workers" rights.