MENACE

I. noun see: mount Date: 14th century a show of intention to inflict harm ; threat , 2. one that represents a threat ; danger , a person who causes annoyance, II. verb (~d; menacing) Date: 14th century transitive verb to make a show of intention to harm, to represent or pose a threat to ; endanger , intransitive verb to act in a threatening manner, menacingly adverb