armed and dangerous

phrase

: carrying a weapon and likely to try to kill someone

The police say that the escaped convict is armed and dangerous.

Examples of armed and dangerous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Federal Bureau of Investigation Ronald Watson is considered armed and dangerous by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

She was considered armed and dangerous, the chief said at the time, though Kurt Solomon’s service weapon was not missing from the home. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Saucier had said Karen Solomon should be considered armed and dangerous. — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026

Authorities said Solomon remains missing and should be considered armed and dangerous as the search for her enters its fifth day. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026