Synonyms of archenemy

archenemy

noun

as in enemy

the person or entity toward whom you feel the most hatred or hostility

The two politicians were archenemies.

The country went to war with its archenemy.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enemy
• opponent
• invader
• attacker
• nemesis
• hostile
• foe
• archfoe
• adversary
• antagonist
• competitor
• bane
• assailant
• bête noire
• ill-wisher
• combatant
• rival

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pal
• buddy
• fellow
• partner
• chum
• ally
• compadre
• collaborator
• crony
• colleague
• musketeer
• mate
• comrade
• accomplice
• hearty
• abettor
• disciple
• benefactor
• friend
• adherent
• friendly
• supporter
• sympathizer
• hail-fellow-well-met
• follower
• hail-fellow
• hobnobber
• confederate
• backer
• exponent
• abetter
• well-wisher
• amigo

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of archenemy

The week before that, on June 11, Jimmy Kimmel's sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez locked Plemons up and mistook him for the host's faux archenemy Damon during his appearance on the talk show. —Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 30 July 2024

In Turkey, meanwhile, the news media reported that Saudi officials had met with Turkey’s archenemy the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in Syria—feeding fears in Ankara that the prince was intent on undercutting Turkish interests in the region. —Gonul Tol, Foreign Affairs, 26 Oct. 2018

Perry is always fighting against his archenemy, Doctor Doofenshmirtz. —Vulture Editors, Vulture, 11 June 2024

Turabi helped Bashir seize power in a coup in 1989 -- who is now his archenemy. —Andrew Natsios, Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2011