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What is another word for Enemy? – 126 Enemy Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    adversary opponent foe antagonist nemesis rival challenger combatant opponent adversary foe enemy rival challenger antagonist nemesis opponent adversary opponent adversary foe adversary opponent enemy antagonist rival challenger opponent adversary nemesis foe adversary challenger rival opponent adversary enemy antagonist nemesis

    Meaning of Enemy

    According to Oxford Dictionary, an enemy is a person who is opposed to or hostile to another person or group.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines an enemy as a person who hates or opposes another person or group.
    • Cambridge Dictionary states that an enemy is a person who is against another person or group, especially in a war or fight.

    Example Uses

    • The two countries have been enemies for decades, engaging in periodic clashes along their border.
    • She considered her rival a personal enemy, and the two often clashed in heated debates.
    • The new policy has made the company an enemy of the environmental movement.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ally friend partner supporter companion associate buddy confidant mate pal chum colleague acquaintance comrade sympathizer well-wisher backer advocate defender protector guardian benefactor helper assistant

    Related Nouns

    war battle conflict fight struggle clash skirmish combat opposition resistance hostility aggression violence hatred rivalry competition opponent adversary foe nemesis challenger rival enemy

    Related Verbs

    fight battle clash struggle resist oppose attack assault invade conquer defeat vanquish overcome subdue subjugate dominate overpower overwhelm annihilate destroy

    Related Adjectives

    hostile aggressive violent belligerent antagonistic adversarial opposing conflicting clashing rival competitive opposing inimical unfriendly unpleasant disagreeable repugnant odious hateful malevolent