enemy

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

Examples of ENEMY

1. He made a lot of enemies during the course of his career.
2. 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

Related to ENEMY

Synonyms: adversary, antagonist, foe, hostile, opponent

Antonyms: amigo, friend

Related Words: archenemy, archfoe, nemesis; ill-wisher; bane, bête noire; assailant, attacker, combatant, invader; competitor, emulator, rival

Near Antonyms: buddy, chum, compadre, crony, fellow, hail-fellow, hail-fellow-well-met, hearty, hobnobber, mate, musketeer, pal; abettor (also abetter), accomplice, ally, collaborator, colleague, comrade, confederate, friendly, partner; adherent, disciple, follower; backer, benefactor, exponent, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher

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