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

As old enemies and unfinished business resurface, Paul is drawn deeper into a struggle for justice and redemption against a wider network of corruption and abuse of power in contemporary Nigeria. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

His father’s political enemies used his problems with crack to try and erode trust in the Biden administration. — David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

But in the summer of 1988, the central moment of the novel’s plot, there are layers upon layers to that gay community, and its enemies. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

While clearing mobs of enemies can be fun, the combat really shines during the game’s many boss fights. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026