a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger: a new initiative aimed at beating the menace of drugs the snakes are a menace to farm animals
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be a threat or possible danger to:Africa's elephants are still menaced by poaching
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger: a new initiative aimed at beating the menace of drugs the snakes are a menace to farm animals
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threaten, especially in a malignant or hostile manner:Africa's elephants are still menaced by poaching