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enemy


en·e·my  (n-m)
n. pl. en·e·mies
1. One who feels hatred toward, intends injury to, or opposes the interests of another; a foe.
2.
a. A hostile power or force, such as a nation.
b. A member or unit of such a force.
3. A group of foes or hostile forces. See Usage Note at collective noun.
4. Something destructive or injurious in its effects: Art hath an enemy called Ignorance (Ben Jonson).
adj.
Of, relating to, or being a hostile power or force.

[Middle English enemi, from Old French, from Latin inimcus : in-, not; see in-1 + amcus, friend.]
Synonyms: enemy, foe, opponent
These nouns denote one who is hostile to or opposes the purposes or interests of another: betrayed by enemies; a foe of fascism; a political opponent.


enemy  /nmi/  n. -mies a person, military, or nation that intends harm to another: During the Civil War in the USA, the Northern and Southern states were enemies.

Thesaurus: enemy an opponent, foe, antagonist | hostile nation | the bad guy slang. Ants. friend, ally. enemy

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