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enemy
[en-uh-mee]
noun
plural
enemiesa person who feels hatred for, fosters harmful designs against, or engages in antagonistic activities against another; an adversary or opponent.
Synonyms:Antonyms:an armed foe; an opposing military force.
The army attacked the enemy at dawn.
Antonyms:a hostile nation or state.
a citizen of such a state.
enemies, persons, nations, etc., that are hostile to one another.
Let's make up and stop being enemies.
something harmful or prejudicial.
His unbridled ambition is his worst enemy.
the Enemy, the Devil; Satan.
adjective
belonging to a hostile power or to any of its nationals.
enemy property.
Obsolete.inimical; ill-disposed.
enemy
/ ˈɛəɪ /
noun
a person hostile or opposed to a policy, cause, person, or group, esp one who actively tries to do damage; opponent
an armed adversary; opposing military force
( as modifier )
enemy aircraft
a hostile nation or people
( as modifier )
an enemy alien
something that harms or opposes; adversary
courage is the enemy of failure
Grammar Note
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonenemy noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of enemy1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“You run into the enemy, and you fight,” he said.
His description matches accounts from his unit mates, who told Ukrainian investigators they were instructed to execute prisoners and throw grenades into dugouts even if the enemy had surrendered.
One sign stuck to a utility box read, “Immigrants are not the enemy,” while another read, “All You Fascists Bound to Lose.”
Awarded to civilians and all ranks of the British armed forces, for actions not in the presence of an enemy.
The new submarine model will be able to operate further and faster than the country's existing diesel-engine fleet, and allow it to carry out long-range strikes against enemies for the first time.
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