menace vs threat
threat vs menacemenace and threat both are nouns.
menace is a verb but threat is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| menace | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| threat | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
threat is a hypernym of
menace; that is, threat is a
word with a broader meaning than menace:
- menace: a threat or the act of threatening
- threat: declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another
As nouns,
menace and threat
are synonyms defined as:
- menace and threat: something that is a source of danger
| menace (noun) | threat (noun) |
|---|---|
| a threat or the act of threatening | a warning that something unpleasant is imminent |
| something that is a source of danger | declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another |
| a person who inspires fear or dread | |
| something that is a source of danger |
| menace (verb) | threat (verb) |
|---|---|
| act in a threatening manner | |
| express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture | |
| pose a threat to; present a danger to |
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