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 Nazi Germany, the regime understood that nothing unites a restless population faster than a common enemy.
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Steven Burg, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Hurry up and go after my enemies.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
The enemy was large and violent.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
This phase will see non-stealth fighters and drones deployed to intercept enemy aircraft and pick off remaining defensive systems where required.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for enemy
Steven Burg, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Hurry up and go after my enemies.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
The enemy was large and violent.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
This phase will see non-stealth fighters and drones deployed to intercept enemy aircraft and pick off remaining defensive systems where required.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for enemy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enemy
Noun
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His opponents have strong cases, too.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The metrics now tell us the Penguins’ most likely playoff opponent in two weeks will be the Flyers.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Included in what would become a season-high 12-game winning streak were road victories over future Elite Eight foe Iowa and Purdue.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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In the horror sequel, Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Lail return to face new foes as well the old murderous animatronic animals of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During the recent demonstration test, the Bird of Prey took off from a launch cradle, and once in the air was able to autonomously search for, detect, and classify a target drone standing in for a hostile.—
David Szondy
April 04,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2026
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But no one has just been out-and-out hostile to him.—
Matthew Stolle,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Enemy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enemy. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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