menace
Something or someone that causes danger or harm.
menace in a sentence
- That loose dog is a menace; it chased three cyclists into the hedge.
- Black ice is a menace to cyclists, sending wheels sliding without any warning.
Words that mean something similar
threat, danger, pest
More words about behaviour & manners
- mercy: The kindness you show someone when you could have punished or harmed them.
- mingle: To mix with other people at a gathering.
- mischievous: Naughty in a playful way.
- mislead: To give someone a wrong idea on purpose.
- moral: Knowing and doing what is right, fair and honest.
- mutiny: A time when a group refuses to obey their leader and tries to take over.
- negligent: Not taking proper care of something you should look after.
- nonchalant: Looking calm and relaxed, as if you do not care at all.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test