public enemy

Examples (10)

• The notorious gangster was declared public enemy number one by the FBI in the 1930s.
• After the controversial decision, the CEO became the new public enemy for thousands of laid-off workers.
• In the movie, the main villain is portrayed as a cunning and ruthless public enemy.
• He never intended to become a public enemy, but his outspoken views made him a target for criticism.
• The media has a tendency to create a public enemy out of anyone who challenges the status quo.
• Due to his role in the corruption scandal, the once-beloved mayor is now considered a public enemy.
• The government launched a massive manhunt for the escaped prisoner, labeling him a dangerous public enemy.
• For many environmental activists, the corporation is public enemy number one because of its pollution record.
• The player who scored the winning goal against the home team was treated like a public enemy by the local fans.
• Once praised as a hero, he had become a public enemy by the end of his tumultuous career.