Enemy

Meaning

a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

a person or group that is hostile or opposed to someone or something

Example Sentences

In the story, the hero had to face his greatest enemy.

The soldiers fought bravely against their enemy.

The two countries have been enemies for decades.

Example Expressions

make an enemy

Synonyms

foe, adversary, opponent, rival

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foe, adversary, opponent, rival

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foe, adversary, opponent, rival

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opponent, adversary, foe, rival

Antonyms

friend, ally, supporter, companion

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friend, ally, supporter, companion

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friend, ally, supporter, companion

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friend, ally

Collocations

sworn enemy, defeat enemy, enemy territory, deadly enemy, enemy forces, common enemy

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sworn enemy, defeat enemy, enemy territory

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sworn enemy, deadly enemy, enemy forces, enemy territory

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sworn enemy, common enemy, deadly enemy, enemy forces