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
• abetter
• backer
• well-wisher

Examples of enemy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the longer term, even obtaining the ultimate deterrent would not necessarily safeguard the regime against enemies at home and abroad, who will continue to exploit its inferior intelligence, weakness in conventional weapons, failing economy, and eroding legitimacy. —Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 11 Oct. 2024

This enemies to lovers tale takes place in an atmospheric Scottish castle that also just so happens to be cursed. —Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024

In Chechnya, blood feuds are a traditional custom of extracting revenge by killing an enemy or his male relatives. —Reuters, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2024

Instead of going along with the plan, Genevieve told Rome about the plan and orchestrated an uneasy alliance between island enemies Rome and Sol Yi to take out Kishan instead. —Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024