Menacer: meaning, definitions and examples

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menacer

 

[ ˈmenəsər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

criminal behavior

A person who intimidates or threatens others, especially for political reasons or as part of a gang.

Synonyms

bully, intimidator, threatener

Examples of usage

  • He was known as a notorious menacer in the neighborhood.
  • The gang leader was arrested for being a menacer to the community.
  • The menacer's threats caused fear among the locals.
Context #2 | Noun

gaming

A character or element in a video game that poses a threat or obstacle to the player.

Synonyms

adversary, enemy, foe

Examples of usage

  • The final boss in the game is a formidable menacer that requires strategy to defeat.
  • The menacer in the level is fast and aggressive, making it challenging for the player.
  • Players must overcome various menacers to progress in the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "menacer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ameaçador

🇮🇳 धमकी देने वाला

🇩🇪 Drohung

🇮🇩 pengancam

🇺🇦 загрозливий

🇵🇱 groźny

🇯🇵 脅威

🇫🇷 menaçant

🇪🇸 amenazante

🇹🇷 tehditkar

🇰🇷 위협적인

🇸🇦 مهدد

🇨🇿 hrozivý

🇸🇰 hroziaci

🇨🇳 威胁者

🇸🇮 grozeč

🇮🇸 ógnandi

🇰🇿 қорқытушы

🇬🇪 მუქარის

🇦🇿 təhdid edən

🇲🇽 amenazante

Etymology

The word 'menacer' originated from the French word 'menacer', meaning 'to threaten'. It first appeared in English in the late 18th century. Over time, the term evolved to encompass individuals who instill fear or pose a threat to others, whether in a criminal context or in the realm of gaming.

See also: menacing, menacingly.