men·ace 1 /'me-nəs/ n
1: a show of an intention to inflict esp. physical harm
accomplished against a person's will by means of force,...menace, or fear of immediate and unlawful bodily injury — California Penal Code
2: one who represents a threat
menace 2 vb men·aced, men·ac·ing
vt
1: to make a show of intention to harm
2: to represent or pose a threat to
vi: to act in a threatening manner
men·ac·ing·ly adv
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.