menaced

men·ace

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [men-is]
- /ˈmɛn ɪs/
- /ˈmen.ɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [men-is]
- /ˈmɛn ɪs/

Definitions of menaced word

noun menaced something that threatens to cause evil, harm, injury, etc.; a threat: Air pollution is a menace to health. 1
noun menaced a person whose actions, attitudes, or ideas are considered dangerous or harmful: When he gets behind the wheel of a car, he's a real menace. 1
noun menaced an extremely annoying person. 1
verb with object menaced to utter or direct a threat against; threaten. 1
verb with object menaced to serve as a probable threat to; imperil. 1
verb without object menaced to express or serve as a threat. 1

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Origin of menaced

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English < Middle French < Latin minācia, equivalent to mināc- (stem of mināx) jutting out, threatening + -ia -ia

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Parts of speech for Menaced

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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menaced popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

menaced usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for menaced

adjective menaced

in the cards — a usually rectangular piece of stiff paper, thin pasteboard, or plastic for various uses, as to write information on or printed as a means of identifying the holder: a 3″ × 5″ file card; a membership card.
doomed — fate or destiny, especially adverse fate; unavoidable ill fortune: In exile and poverty, he met his doom.
exposed — Make (something) visible, typically by uncovering it.
unredeemed — to buy or pay off; clear by payment: to redeem a mortgage.
dead duck — If you describe someone or something as a dead duck, you are emphasizing that you think they have absolutely no chance of succeeding.

All 6 Synonyms of menaced

Antonyms for menaced

verb menaced

assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
guarded — cautious; careful; prudent: to be guarded in one's speech.
helped — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
protected — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
saved — to rescue from danger or possible harm, injury, or loss: to save someone from drowning.

noun menaced

comforted — to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to: They tried to comfort her after her loss.
delighted — If you are delighted, you are extremely pleased and excited about something.
pleasured — the state or feeling of being pleased.

All 13 Antonyms of menaced