as in opponent
one that is hostile toward another
a beloved minister with no known enemies
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Recent Examples of enemy
The Saja Boys, a rival boy band of demons, is their new enemy.
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Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
But that couldn't be further from the truth, as filmmakers throughout cinematic history have used these extraterrestrial beings to tell all kinds of different stories, from immigrant tales to epic battles with otherworldly enemies.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The research is clear: emotions aren’t the enemy of business—they’re the engine.
—Marc Brackett, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025
Bomarc rockets had jets designed to propel a W40 nuclear warhead into high-flying USSR aircraft, which would detonate in the sky, showering the earth with radioactive debris, neutralizing quite a few enemies of American freedom.
—Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
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Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
But that couldn't be further from the truth, as filmmakers throughout cinematic history have used these extraterrestrial beings to tell all kinds of different stories, from immigrant tales to epic battles with otherworldly enemies.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The research is clear: emotions aren’t the enemy of business—they’re the engine.
—Marc Brackett, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025
Bomarc rockets had jets designed to propel a W40 nuclear warhead into high-flying USSR aircraft, which would detonate in the sky, showering the earth with radioactive debris, neutralizing quite a few enemies of American freedom.
—Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enemy
Noun
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As the other undefeated team, Canada outscored its three opponents 19-4, but had to rely on some third-period outbursts to run up those offensive numbers.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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On the ball, Maresca’s preference is for his side to build with short passes from his goalkeeper, often with the aim of baiting opponents into a press that creates space higher up the pitch.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Wednesday returns to the Gothic halls of Nevermore Academy, where fresh foes and woes await.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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But Birmingham are expected to be one of the clubs in contention for a play-offs spot, perhaps alongside former League One foes Wrexham.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Enemy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enemy. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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