public enemy number one
(figurative) A person, organization or other object considered to be particularly menacing, harmful or loathsome.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(figurative) A person, organization or other object considered to be particularly menacing, harmful or loathsome.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(US, law enforcement, dated) A person who ranks highest on the federal government's prioritized list of wanted criminal fugitives.
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