Dangerous words: comparing "threatening" and "menacing"

What is similar?

Both "threatening" and "menacing" describe something that conveys a sense of danger or harm and can be used interchangeably in certain contexts where an ominous or hostile presence is being described.

What is different?

The word "threatening" often implies an explicit intent to cause harm or damage, and can be used to describe direct threats. "Menacing", on the other hand, carries a more implicit sense of danger, often describing something that is sinister or frightening without explicitly detailing the threat.

Which one is more common?