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

Weather conditions that ground surveillance drones, periods of reduced enemy activity and narrow windows of relative safety must determine when aid moves. — Yuriy Boyechko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Enola wastes no time in finding the gunman and is shocked to see that Professor Rathe is actually her former enemy, Moriarty (Duncan-Brewster). — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Containerized systems can blend into commercial transport networks, complicating enemy surveillance and targeting efforts. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Later in the Hebrew Bible Lot is mentioned primarily in reference to his descendants, the Moabites and Ammonites, who are described as periodic enemies of the Israelites. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026