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menace

ˈmenəs

noun

groźba

ˈɡrɔʑba· rzeczownik
Also
zagrożenie(n)
Definition

A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.

Examples
The stray dogs were a menace to the local children.
Bezpańskie psy stanowiły zagrożenie dla miejscowych dzieci.
He spoke with a hint of menace in his voice.
Mówił z nutą groźby w głosie.
Synonyms
threatdangerperil
Collocations
public menaceenvironmental menacea constant menace

verb

zagrażać

zaˈɡraʐat͡ɕ· czasownik
Also
grozić
Definition

To threaten or endanger someone or something.

Examples
The storm clouds menaced the small fishing village.
Burzowe chmury zagrażały małej wiosce rybackiej.
He menaced her with a knife.
Groził jej nożem.
Synonyms
threatenintimidateendanger
Collocations
menace with a weaponmenace the publicconstantly menace
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