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archenemy

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of archenemy

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.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of archenemy

archfoe, nemesis

adversary, antagonist, enemy, foe, hostile, opponent

bane, bête noire

assailant, attacker, combatant, invader

competitor, rival

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of archenemy

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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