/ˈmɛnəˌmɛnt/ /ˈmɛnəˌmɛnt/ ( MEN-uh-muhnt / MEN-uh-muhnt )

Definitions

1. noun

a threat of injury or damage to a person or thing, or a cause of fear or alarm

“The abandoned house was a menacement to the safety of the neighborhood children.”

2. noun

a person or thing that inspires fear or apprehension

“The menacing stranger was a menacement to the entire community.”