as in opponent
one that is hostile toward another
a beloved minister with no known enemies
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Recent Examples of enemy
In the movie, Cruise’s Ethan Hunt must face his most dangerous enemy yet in the form of an AI known as the Entity.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 May 2025
Nigel and Isaac had post-Revolutionary War love They were avowed enemies of war: American Revolutionary War veteran Isaac Higgintoot (Brandon Scott Jones) and British officer Nigel Chessum (John Hartman) found unlikely love in Season 2.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 May 2025
But a person’s enemy or prey is not always an arm’s-length away, or even within sight.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
The dynasty faced numerous enemies throughout its centuries in power, including Egyptian rebel groups, the Roman Republic and the Seleucid kingdom.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 May 2025
Nigel and Isaac had post-Revolutionary War love They were avowed enemies of war: American Revolutionary War veteran Isaac Higgintoot (Brandon Scott Jones) and British officer Nigel Chessum (John Hartman) found unlikely love in Season 2.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 May 2025
But a person’s enemy or prey is not always an arm’s-length away, or even within sight.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
The dynasty faced numerous enemies throughout its centuries in power, including Egyptian rebel groups, the Roman Republic and the Seleucid kingdom.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enemy
Noun
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This approach will disarm an opponent’s ability to double-team and pack the paint while also providing the Sky more varied scoring options.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Madrid’s lack of defensive intensity means their opponents can progress upfield with little fear at times, knowing that Ancelotti’s forward line does not provide their team-mates the protection that comes with pressing from the front.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
Noun
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From foe to friend: the Los Angeles Kings have hired Ken Holland as their new general manager.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Find out if ants are friends or foes to your peonies, plus how to remove them before bringing cut peony flowers indoors.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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“Enemy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enemy. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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