as in opponent
one that is hostile toward another
a beloved minister with no known enemies
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Recent Examples of enemy
Therefore, the Crimean bridge is an absolutely legitimate target, especially given that the enemy used it as a logistical artery to supply its troops.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Families and activists calling for the Israeli captives’ release are accused by some of supporting the enemy.
—Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
In both instances, Ukraine and Israel carried out meticulous operations that took more than a year to configure and made their respective enemies question their own national security and defenses.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 2 June 2025
Because in those days, the Japanese in the watch industry were seen as the enemy.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Families and activists calling for the Israeli captives’ release are accused by some of supporting the enemy.
—Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
In both instances, Ukraine and Israel carried out meticulous operations that took more than a year to configure and made their respective enemies question their own national security and defenses.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 2 June 2025
Because in those days, the Japanese in the watch industry were seen as the enemy.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enemy
Noun
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His main opponent, former radio host Bill Spadea, has painted himself as a Trump loyalist.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Rothstein reported that the game will take place on Black Friday, Nov. 28, adding yet another high-major opponent to the monster nonconference schedule Dan Hurley and staff are putting together.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The Twins beat the Royals 5-4 on Saturday afternoon at Target Field, using a Lee single to capture their second win in as many days over their division foes.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
24 May 2025
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Marvel films are littered with figures we’re supposed to identify with who triumph over their foes by showily revealing their true selves.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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“Enemy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enemy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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