enemy

noun

en·e·my ˈe-nə-mē How to pronounce enemy (audio)

plural enemies

: one that is antagonistic to another

especially : one seeking to injure, overthrow, or confound an opponent

: something harmful or deadly

alcohol was his greatest enemy

: a military adversary

: a hostile unit or force

Example Sentences

He made a lot of enemies during the course of his career. Tradition is the enemy of progress.

Recent Examples on the Web Generations of Irish nationalists viewed the British monarchy and army alike as the enemy.

Jennifer Duggan, Time, 15 Sep. 2022 Virgo argues, as the police as enemy in Brother are kept at a distance or in soft focus.

Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 Corlys’s son Laenor (Matthew Carver) — a leading candidate for Rhaenyra’s future husband, BTW — argues that Daemon is the only one with the guts to take the fight to the enemy.

Sean T. Collins, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2022 To further insult Viserys, his brother, and cement himself as an enemy of the realm, Daemon takes the dragon egg that was meant for Baelon.

Angie Orellana Hernandez, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2022 Ukrainian flags were fluttering over some houses, evoking mixed feelings of respect for the brave patriotism of these people and a sense that these colors now somehow belong to an enemy.

Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2022 Ukrainian flags were fluttering over some houses, evoking mixed feelings of respect for the brave patriotism of these people and a sense that these colors now somehow belong to an enemy.

Mary Ilyushina, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Aug. 2022 The other remining and smaller towers were covered with canvas tied securely to keep their brilliance from flashing any aid to the enemy.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2022 Two helicopters flew at around 130 miles per hour at a super-low altitude of three to five meters to stay invisible to the enemy, the pilot and navigator said.

Yulia Drozd, ABC News, 21 June 2022 See More

单词	enemies
释义	enemy noun en·e·my ˈe-nə-mē plural enemies 1 : one that is antagonistic to another especially : one seeking to injure, overthrow, or confound an opponent 2 : something harmful or deadly alcohol was his greatest enemy 3 a : a military adversary b : a hostile unit or force Synonyms adversary antagonist foe hostile opponent See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He made a lot of enemies during the course of his career. Tradition is the enemy of progress. Recent Examples on the Web Generations of Irish nationalists viewed the British monarchy and army alike as the enemy. Jennifer Duggan, Time, 15 Sep. 2022 Virgo argues, as the police as enemy in Brother are kept at a distance or in soft focus. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 Corlys’s son Laenor (Matthew Carver) — a leading candidate for Rhaenyra’s future husband, BTW — argues that Daemon is the only one with the guts to take the fight to the enemy. Sean T. Collins, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2022 To further insult Viserys, his brother, and cement himself as an enemy of the realm, Daemon takes the dragon egg that was meant for Baelon. Angie Orellana Hernandez, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2022 Ukrainian flags were fluttering over some houses, evoking mixed feelings of respect for the brave patriotism of these people and a sense that these colors now somehow belong to an enemy. Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2022 Ukrainian flags were fluttering over some houses, evoking mixed feelings of respect for the brave patriotism of these people and a sense that these colors now somehow belong to an enemy. Mary Ilyushina, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Aug. 2022 The other remining and smaller towers were covered with canvas tied securely to keep their brilliance from flashing any aid to the enemy. San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2022 Two helicopters flew at around 130 miles per hour at a super-low altitude of three to five meters to stay invisible to the enemy, the pilot and navigator said. Yulia Drozd, ABC News, 21 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English enmy, enemi, borrowed from Anglo-French enemi, going back to Latin inimīcus, noun derivative of inimīcus, adjective, "of an opponent, unfriendly, hostile," from in- in- entry 1 + amīcus "friendly, well-disposed, loving" — more at amiable First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing enemy behind enemy lines enemy territory mortal enemy public enemy number one behind enemy lines enemy territory mortal enemy public enemy number one Kids Definition enemy noun en·e·my ˈe-nə-mē plural enemies 1 : a person who hates another : a person who attacks or tries to harm another 2 : a country or group of people with which another country or group is at war or a person belonging to such a country or group 3 : something that harms or threatens Drought is the farmer's enemy. enemies noun plural of enemy as in foes one that is hostile toward another a beloved minister with no known enemies Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance foes opponents hostiles adversaries antagonists attackers archenemies rivals invaders competitors combatants assailants nemeses ill-wishers archfoes banes bêtes noires emulators Antonyms & Near Antonyms friends allies buddies pals comrades colleagues partners cronies chums fellows amigos collaborators compadres musketeers mates accomplices confederates followers friendlies disciples abettors adherents supporters sympathizers hearties benefactors abetters hobnobbers backers hail-fellows exponents hail-fellows-well-met well-wishers See More
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enemy

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