I. ˈme-nəs noun
Etymology: Middle English manace, from Anglo-French manace, menace, from Latin minacia, from minac-, minax threatening, from minari to threaten — more at mount
Date: 14th century
1. : a show of intention to inflict harm : threat
2.
a. : one that represents a threat : danger
b. : a person who causes annoyance
II. verb
( 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 -nə-siŋ-lē adverb