Synonyms of enemies

enemies

noun

plural of enemy

as in foes

one that is hostile toward another

a beloved minister with no known enemies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• foes
• opponents
• hostiles
• adversaries
• antagonists
• attackers
• rivals
• competitors
• invaders
• combatants
• archenemies
• assailants
• ill-wishers
• archfoes
• nemeses
• bêtes noires
• banes
• emulators

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• friends
• allies
• buddies
• pals
• colleagues
• partners
• amigos
• fellows
• comrades
• cronies
• chums
• collaborators
• mates
• musketeers
• compadres
• accomplices
• confederates
• followers
• disciples
• abettors
• adherents
• supporters
• hearties
• sympathizers
• friendlies
• benefactors
• hail-fellows
• hobnobbers
• backers
• hail-fellows-well-met
• exponents
• well-wishers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enemies

Federal law prohibits armed federal agents from conducting activities in and around polling places unless force is necessary to repel armed enemies of the United States. — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Cue the longstanding rancor … Motorists and cyclists seem to be natural enemies. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, back at Owen’s wedding, old friends and enemies reunite, dance, drink too much, and go to bed with the wrong people. — B. D. McClay, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Ethiopia and Eritrea revive old tensions and grievances Ethiopian authorities accuse the TPLF of seeking an alliance with Eritrea to destabilize Ethiopia, potentially bringing together enemies from the previous war. — Khaled Kazziha, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026

Ethiopia, Eritrea revive tensions Ethiopian authorities accuse the TPLF of seeking an alliance with Eritrea to destabilize Ethiopia, potentially bringing together enemies from the previous war. — Khaled Kazziha, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

And strength to resist reducing complex human challenges to slogans, enemies, or simple answers. — Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Candidates should disclose who funds their campaigns, correct mistakes promptly, participate in substantive public forums and address disagreements without treating neighbors as enemies. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

No president should be able to use the power of the federal government to intimidate his political enemies. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026