menace
/ˈmɛnɪs/verb
Middle School
1
To make threats against (someone); to intimidate.
2
To threaten (an evil to be inflicted).
3
To endanger (someone or something); to imperil or jeopardize.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
Explore More
More Middle School words starting with “M”
Browse other words in the same learning bracket as menace.