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Recent Examples of ill-wisher
As a small country with many ill-wishers, surrounded by militias that clamor for its destruction, Israel often feels itself under siege and classifies any action against it as an unforgivable betrayal.
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Conveniently, her ill-wishers can’t follow her there.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
Kadyrov denies rights abuses, saying such allegations are fabricated by ill-wishers trying to discredit Chechnya and its authorities.
—Reuters, NBC News, 5 July 2023
Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Conveniently, her ill-wishers can’t follow her there.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
Kadyrov denies rights abuses, saying such allegations are fabricated by ill-wishers trying to discredit Chechnya and its authorities.
—Reuters, NBC News, 5 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ill-wisher
Noun
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For entrepreneurs, perfection is the enemy of getting started, gaining traction, and ultimately building a successful business on what might be a great idea waiting for execution.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Signal’s President Meredith Whittaker Shares What’s Next for the Private Messaging App Over the last few years, Signal has been used by dissidents and protestors around the world who want to keep their conversations safe from political enemies or law enforcement.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Trump administration live updates: Trump rescinds security clearances for former opponents Police said an investigation is underway surrounding the circumstances of her death.—
Jack Moore,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Barkley pointed to the quality of the opponents who defeated Auburn.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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All that would really be needed is for NATO countries to doubt America's commitment to Article 5, and also for the alliance's adversaries to question it, Blagden said.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Related Stories: — Russia tests anti-satellite missile and the US Space Force is not happy — US Space Force creates 1st unit dedicated to targeting adversary satellites — Will the US be able to stop Russia's new arsenal of missile defense-piercing nukes?—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Akshaye Khanna plays the antagonist’s role Aurangzeb while Rashmika Mandanna is Kaushal’s onscreen wife, Yesubhai Bhonsle.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Cena’s transformation from the beloved face of WWE to a bitter antagonist has created a compelling narrative, and the buildup to WrestleMania is guaranteed to be full of drama, emotion, and personal stakes.—
Russ Weakland,
EW.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Still, Red Sox manager Alex Cora was impressed with his Yankees foes.—
Brendan Kuty,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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My body, equipped with the primordial fear of starvation, was a formidable foe.—
Emma Pattee,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ill-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ill-wisher. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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