Synonyms of enemy

enemy

noun

ˈe-nə-mē 

as in opponent

one that is hostile toward another

a beloved minister with no known enemies

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enemy

But, this being an enemies-to-lovers story, those initial appearances are misleading. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

Ukraine showed Trump how easily an enemy could cripple an AI powerhouse. — FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

In each of these cases, air superiority made the battlefield situation untenable for enemy ground forces and forced them to retreat. — Justin Bronk, Foreign Affairs, 13 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