as in foes
one that is hostile toward another
a beloved minister with no known enemies
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Recent Examples of enemies
Seeing and decrying enemies at every turn inevitably hardens those opponents against you.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
This is precisely what Patel has threatened to do by calling for retribution against political enemies.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
In the Prime Video clip overlaid with a theme track, the protagonist can be seen preparing to do battle against enemies who have arrived at his house, as the tension ratchets up.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Your ruler Mercury will also station retrograde in Sagittarius—your seventh house of partnerships—on November 9, revealing all the ways your desires for independence may be shaking things up with up your closest allies and enemies.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Maybe Sora somehow fights enemies while in car form.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
So the games go on, with all eyes on Gi-hun and an accompaniment of fellow contestants, allies and enemies alike.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Governments around the world apply the word terrorism instrumentally to isolate and discredit their enemies at home and abroad.
—Max Abrahms and Joseph Mroszczyk, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Supporters cheer even his promises to take revenge on his enemies and dismantle the government.
—Sam Jacobs, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
This is precisely what Patel has threatened to do by calling for retribution against political enemies.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
In the Prime Video clip overlaid with a theme track, the protagonist can be seen preparing to do battle against enemies who have arrived at his house, as the tension ratchets up.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Your ruler Mercury will also station retrograde in Sagittarius—your seventh house of partnerships—on November 9, revealing all the ways your desires for independence may be shaking things up with up your closest allies and enemies.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Maybe Sora somehow fights enemies while in car form.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
So the games go on, with all eyes on Gi-hun and an accompaniment of fellow contestants, allies and enemies alike.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Governments around the world apply the word terrorism instrumentally to isolate and discredit their enemies at home and abroad.
—Max Abrahms and Joseph Mroszczyk, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Supporters cheer even his promises to take revenge on his enemies and dismantle the government.
—Sam Jacobs, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Enemies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enemies. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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