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menace vs threaten

threaten vs menace

menace is a noun but threaten is not a noun.

menace and threaten both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
menace Yes No Yes No
threaten No No Yes No
As verbs, menace and threaten are synonyms defined as:
  • menace and threaten: pose a threat to; present a danger to
Other synonyms of menace include endanger, imperil, jeopardise, jeopardize, peril.
menace (noun) threaten (noun)
a threat or the act of threatening
something that is a source of danger
menace (verb) threaten (verb)
act in a threatening manner to utter intentions of injury or punishment against
express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture to be a menacing indication of something
pose a threat to; present a danger to pose a threat to; present a danger to
Difference between menace and threaten

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