ill-wisher

noun

ill-wish·​er ˈil-ˌwi-shər How to pronounce ill-wisher (audio)
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: one that wishes ill to another

Examples of ill-wisher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Kadyrov denies rights abuses, saying such allegations are fabricated by ill-wishers trying to discredit Chechnya and its authorities. Reuters, NBC News, 5 July 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ill-wisher was in 1607

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“Ill-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ill-wisher. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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