MENACES Synonyms
13 hypernyms for menaces. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for MENACES
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| bullies | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a cruel and brutal fellow • a hired thug adjective satellite • excellent verb • be bossy towards • discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate | ||||||
| frightens | verb v | |||||
verb • cause fear in | ||||||
| intimidates | verb v | |||||
verb • make timid or fearful • to compel or deter by or as if by threats | ||||||
| terrorizes | verb v | |||||
verb • coerce by violence or with threats • fill with terror; frighten greatly | ||||||
| threatens | verb v | |||||
verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to • to utter intentions of injury or punishment against • to be a menacing indication of something | ||||||
| endanger | verb v | |||||
verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to • put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position | ||||||
| imperil | verb v | |||||
verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to | ||||||
| jeopardise | verb v | |||||
verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to | ||||||
| jeopardize | verb v | |||||
verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to • put at risk | ||||||
| peril | noun n | |||||
noun • a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune • a state of danger involving risk • a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to • put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position | ||||||
| threat | noun n | |||||
noun • something that is a source of danger • a warning that something unpleasant is imminent • declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another • a person who inspires fear or dread | ||||||
| threaten | verb v | |||||
verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to • to utter intentions of injury or punishment against • to be a menacing indication of something | ||||||