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.
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In one scene, while finalizing his master plan to steal back the Blue Diamond after escaping from zoo jail, Feathers parallels James Bond’s archenemy, Blofeld, by showing a softer side to an animal while seated on a chair.
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
The show follows a parallel timeline where Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, was mentored by Norman Osborn, the alter-ego of his archenemy Green Goblin, instead of Tony Stark like in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 29 Dec. 2024
McCarthy became the first speaker ever to be removed in the middle of his term through a motion to vacate, forced out by his archenemy, then-Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla.
—Scott Wong, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2024
This release of the teaser gives fans their first full look at David Corenswet as Superman, as well as the love of his life, Lois Lane (played by Rachel Brosnahan) and his archenemy, Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), in the James Gunn reboot of the DC superhero cinematic universe.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
The show follows a parallel timeline where Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, was mentored by Norman Osborn, the alter-ego of his archenemy Green Goblin, instead of Tony Stark like in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 29 Dec. 2024
McCarthy became the first speaker ever to be removed in the middle of his term through a motion to vacate, forced out by his archenemy, then-Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla.
—Scott Wong, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2024
This release of the teaser gives fans their first full look at David Corenswet as Superman, as well as the love of his life, Lois Lane (played by Rachel Brosnahan) and his archenemy, Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), in the James Gunn reboot of the DC superhero cinematic universe.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Archenemy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/archenemy. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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