Menace and Protection

Menace

Menace noun - Something that may cause injury or harm.
Usage example: a loaded gun is a menace that this household doesn't need

Protection is an antonym for menace.

Nearby Words: menacing, menaced

Protection

Protection noun - Means or method of defending.

Menace is an antonym for protection.

How words are described

physical physical menace physical protection
similar similar menace similar protection
powerful powerful menace powerful protection
actual actual menace actual protection
Other adjectives: real, constant, great, serious, little, absolute, personal, supernatural, greater, magical.
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