Menace and Shield

Menace

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

Shield is an antonym for menace.

Nearby Words: menacing, menaced

Shield

Shield noun - Means or method of defending.

Menace is an antonym for shield.

Nearby Words: shielded, shielding

How words are described

physical physical menace physical shield
similar similar menace similar shield
single single menace single shield
powerful powerful menace powerful shield
Other adjectives: active, actual, real, big, great, personal, new, giant, invincible, magical, bigger.

Common collocations

people menace people shield people
children menace children shield children
family menace family shield family
crew menace crew shield crew
Other words: time, father, child, player, times, kids.
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