Synonyms of archenemy

archenemy

noun

as in enemy

the person or entity toward whom you feel the most hatred or hostility

The two politicians were archenemies.

The country went to war with its archenemy.

Related Words

• enemy
• opponent
• invader
• attacker
• nemesis
• hostile
• foe
• archfoe
• adversary
• antagonist
• competitor
• bane
• assailant
• bête noire
• ill-wisher
• combatant
• rival

Dissimilar Words

• pal
• buddy
• fellow
• partner
• chum
• ally
• compadre
• collaborator
• crony
• colleague
• musketeer
• mate
• comrade
• accomplice
• hearty
• abettor
• disciple
• benefactor
• friend
• adherent
• friendly
• supporter
• sympathizer
• hail-fellow-well-met
• follower
• hail-fellow
• hobnobber
• confederate
• backer
• exponent
• well-wisher
• amigo

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of archenemy

Nearly two centuries later, in the throes of the Cold War, CDC scientists teamed up with their counterparts from America’s archenemy, the Soviet Union, to wipe smallpox from the planet. — Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026

Let’s hope the Islamic Republic, feeling cornered and fighting for its own survival, doesn’t resort to the very same tactics its once archenemy Saddam used. — Javier Blas, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026

Instead of a male archenemy, Kyle is gender-flipped into a competitive law enforcement agent named Kayla Craig, who is played by Alona Tal. — Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026

The cookies are inspired by Marvel villain Doctor Doom, an archenemy of the Fantastic Four. — Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026