enemy
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.en·e·my
noun \ˈe-nə-mē\ plural en·e·mies
Definition of ENEMY
1
: one that is antagonistic to another; especially : one seeking to injure, overthrow, or confound an opponent
2
: something harmful or deadly <alcohol was his greatest enemy>
3
a : a military adversary b : a hostile unit or force
See Examples of ENEMY
- He made a lot of enemies during the course of his career.
- Tradition is the enemy of progress.
Origin of ENEMY
Middle English enemi, from Anglo-French, from Latin inimicus, from in- 1in- + amicus friend — more at amiable
First Known Use: 13th century
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