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Meaning of enemy
A person or group that is opposed to or hostile to another person or group.
Etymology of enemy
The word "enemy" comes from the Old French word "enemi", which is derived from the Latin word "inimicus", meaning "unfriendly" or "hostile".
The Latin word "inimicus" is a combination of "in-" (meaning "not" or "opposite of") and "amicus" (meaning "friend").
The word "enemy" has been used in the English language since the 13th century to describe a person or group that is opposed to or hostile to another person or group.
Synonyms
adversary
opponent
foe
rival
antagonist
nemesis
aggressor
assailant
attacker
invader
marauder
raider
bandit
brigand
villain
scourge
bane
threat
menace
danger
peril
hazard
risk
challenger
competitor
contestant
opponent
enemy
adversary
foe
rival
antagonist
nemesis
aggressor
assailant
attacker
invader
marauder
raider
bandit
brigand
villain
scourge
bane
threat
menace
danger
peril
hazard
risk
challenger
competitor
contestant
Definitions
- A person who is opposed to or hostile to another person or group, typically due to a conflict or rivalry.
- * A person or group that is considered to be a threat or danger to another person or group.
Usage Examples
- The two countries have been enemies for decades, with a long history of conflict and tension.
- * The new policy has made the company an enemy of the environmental movement.
- * The hero of the story must confront their archenemy in a final showdown.