How Do You Spell MENACE?

Pronunciation: [mˈɛnɪs] (IPA)

The word "menace" (/ˈmɛnəs/) is spelled with a "c" at the end, which can be confusing for non-native speakers. This is because the "c" is silent and does not affect the pronunciation of the word. The emphasis is on the first syllable, with a short "e" sound followed by a soft "n" sound. The second syllable has a long "a" sound followed by a soft "s" sound. This word means a person or thing that is likely to cause harm or danger.

MENACE Meaning and Definition

  1. Menace is a noun that refers to an individual or thing that poses a threat or danger, usually in a harmful, hostile, or aggressive manner. It can also describe actions that intimidate or instill fear in others. Menaces often elicit feelings of unease, apprehension, or insecurity.

    When used as a verb, menace describes the act of expressing or exhibiting intention to cause harm or trouble, typically by people or animals. It implies the use of force or power to achieve the desired outcome. Menacing behavior may involve physical gestures, verbal threats, or other actions that intimidate or coerce.

    Menace can manifest in various forms, including physical, emotional, or psychological harm. For instance, a person may feel menaced by themselves or by an external entity, such as a wild animal, a bully, or a threatening situation. It can also be used as a cautionary term to describe potential risks or hazards that may cause harm or discomfort.

    In summary, menace refers to a danger or threat that provokes fear, apprehension, or alarm. It emphasizes the aggressive or harmful nature of an individual or thing, conveying the capacity to cause harm or distress to others.

  2. • To threaten.
    • A threat.
    • A threat; a threatening.
    • To threaten, in any sense; to inspire with apprehension.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of MENACE

The word "menace" originated from the Old French term "menace" which meant "threat, danger". It was derived from the Latin word "minacia" that had a similar meaning. This Latin term was derived from the verb "minari" meaning "to threaten". Ultimately, it can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*men-" which means "to project, stand out, threaten".

Similar spelling words for MENACE

Plural form of MENACE is MENACES

Conjugate verb Menace

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have menaced
you would have menaced
he/she/it would have menaced
we would have menaced
they would have menaced
I would have menace
you would have menace
he/she/it would have menace
we would have menace
they would have menace

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been menacing
you would have been menacing
he/she/it would have been menacing
we would have been menacing
they would have been menacing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would menace
you would menace
he/she/it would menace
we would menace
they would menace

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be menacing
you would be menacing
he/she/it would be menacing
we would be menacing
they would be menacing

FUTURE

I will menace
you will menace
he/she/it will menace
we will menace
they will menace

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be menacing
you will be menacing
he/she/it will be menacing
we will be menacing
they will be menacing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have menaced
you will have menaced
he/she/it will have menaced
we will have menaced
they will have menaced

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been menacing
you will have been menacing
he/she/it will have been menacing
we will have been menacing
they will have been menacing

IMPERATIVE

you menace
we let´s menace

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to menace

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was menacing
you were menacing
he/she/it was menacing
we were menacing
they were menacing

PAST PARTICIPLE

menaced

PAST PERFECT

I had menaced
you had menaced
he/she/it had menaced
we had menaced
they had menaced

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been menacing
you had been menacing
he/she/it had been menacing
we had been menacing
they had been menacing

PRESENT

I menace
you menace
he/she/it menaces
we menace
they menace

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am menacing
you are menacing
he/she/it is menacing
we are menacing
they are menacing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

menacing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have menaced
you have menaced
he/she/it has menaced
we have menaced
they have menaced

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been menacing
you have been menacing
he/she/it has been menacing
we have been menacing
they have been menacing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it menace

SIMPLE PAST

I menaced
you menaced
he/she/it menaced
we menaced
they menaced

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