as in foes
one that is hostile toward another
a beloved minister with no known enemies
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Recent Examples of enemies
Dealing with internal conflicts of identity while being threatened by external enemies is not unique to Israel.
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Ron Scherf, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
In the scope of housework, hard water stains are high on the list of public enemies in my home.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
For now, however, Chris seems content to bask in the glow of this alternate universe, unaware of the enemies bearing down on him.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Hornet will have to navigate this vast, interconnected world filled with enemies, bosses and intricate environments to find her way back home.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Trump is trying to use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a law historically used for imposing economic sanctions and other penalties on foreign enemies.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
As the series played out, Xena and Gabrielle completed various missions and fought off several enemies to persevere for the greater good.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Shooting persisted as Bond fought enemies on a tarmac and boarded an airplane.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Lee doesn’t just have enemies, though.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Ron Scherf, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
In the scope of housework, hard water stains are high on the list of public enemies in my home.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
For now, however, Chris seems content to bask in the glow of this alternate universe, unaware of the enemies bearing down on him.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Hornet will have to navigate this vast, interconnected world filled with enemies, bosses and intricate environments to find her way back home.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Trump is trying to use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a law historically used for imposing economic sanctions and other penalties on foreign enemies.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
As the series played out, Xena and Gabrielle completed various missions and fought off several enemies to persevere for the greater good.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Shooting persisted as Bond fought enemies on a tarmac and boarded an airplane.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Lee doesn’t just have enemies, though.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enemies
Noun
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Green Bay went 1-5 against divisional foes in 2005, though, and Sherman was fired one day after the season ended.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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All four of its losses came to Detroit and the Rams, a pair of excellent foes.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Under captain Eric Brown, the GB&I team was even instructed not to help opponents search for lost balls.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Through two games, the Ragin’ Cajuns have held opponents to an average of 12 points per game — a mark that’s tied for the best in the Sun Belt.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Enemies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enemies. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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