n.
Function: verb
Inflected Form: men · aced ; men · ac · ing
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1 : to make a show of intention to harm
2 : to represent or pose a threat to : ENDANGER
intransitive verb : to act in a threatening manner
– men · ac · ing · ly \ -n ə -si ŋ -l ē \ adverb