plural enemies
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
3a
: a military adversary
b
: a hostile unit or force
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The first known use of enemy was in the 13th century
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