NYT Dictionary

MENACING

/ˈmɛnɪsɪŋ/
AdjectiveVerbNounMEN-acingmen-acing · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2026

Meaning

Synonym of threatening in its various senses.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

threateningendangerjeopardizejeopardisemenacethreatenimperilperilbalefulforbidding

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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