ill-wishers

noun

plural of ill-wisher
as in enemies

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  1. enemies
  2. opponents
  3. foes
  4. adversaries
Noun
  • My own team’s research has shown that mycorrhizal fungi can alter chemicals released by plants in ways that are useful for repelling insects while attracting pollinators and insects’ natural enemies.
    — Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
  • The Founding Fathers attacked their enemies in the papers, spreading lies to incite the public against their opponents.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of enemies
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  • Newsom and other opponents say the initiative would drive the ultra-wealthy out of the state and their departure would blow a hole in the state budget.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Ryan argues in a June report by the Lowy Institute that future wars will reward militaries able to recognize battlefield change, absorb lessons and adapt faster than their opponents.
    — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of opponents
Noun
  • The millions of mourners at the funeral of the Iranian leader Ayatollah ‌Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the war, may have put pressure on the regime to show resolve against the nation’s long-standing foes.
    — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • But that only makes the competitive failures look worse, with MLS sides repeatedly losing spectacularly when pitted against Liga MX foes in the late stages of Concacaf competition.
    — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of foes
Noun
  • The Highlander, a 500 year old Scotsman who uses an ancient katana faces his most deadly adversaries, including The Kurgan, all set to a Queen soundtrack.
    — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Democrats should learn a lesson from the negative example of their Republican adversaries.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
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“Ill-wishers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ill-wishers. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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