public menace

Frequency: 6.89.8 per million words

A person or thing that is a danger to society.

menaceADJECTIVE + menace

Categories:

public

Examples (10)

  • They have become a public menace.
  • The escaped convict was declared a public menace by the authorities.
  • His constant disregard for safety made him a public menace on the roads.
  • The new policy aims to curb the public menace of illegal waste dumping.
  • Many consider organized crime to be a public menace that needs to be addressed urgently.
  • That stray dog, known for biting, has unfortunately become a public menace.
  • The media often portrays certain individuals as a public menace to society.
  • Such reckless behavior in crowded areas can quickly turn one into a public menace.
  • The city council debated how to deal with the increasing public menace of noisy nightclubs.
  • If not properly managed, abandoned buildings can become a public menace and attract undesirable activities.