1men·ace 
/ˈmɛnəs/ noun
plural men·ac·es /ˈmɛnəs/ noun 1 [count] a : a dangerous or possibly harmful person or thing — usually singular ▪ Those dogs are a menace. — often + to ▪ Those dogs are a menace to the neighborhood. ▪ a criminal who is a menace to society
b : someone who causes trouble or annoyance — usually singular ▪ That kid is a menace. 2 [noncount] : a dangerous or threatening quality
▪ There was an atmosphere of menace in the city. ▪ She could hear the menace in his voice.
b : someone who causes trouble or annoyance — usually singular ▪ That kid is a menace.
▪ There was an atmosphere of menace in the city. ▪ She could hear the menace in his voice.
with menaces
Brit, law : with threats : using threatening actions or language
▪ They were accused of demanding money with menaces.
▪ They were accused of demanding money with menaces.
