enemies

NOUN

someone hated or competed against

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adversary agent antagonist attacker bandit competitor criminal detractor foe guerrilla invader murderer opponent opposition prosecutor rebel rival spy terrorist traitor villain

STRONG

assailant assassin backbiter betrayer contender defamer defiler disputant emulator falsifier informer inquisitor revolutionary saboteur slanderer traducer vilifier

WEAK

archenemy asperser bad person calumniator fifth column other side seditionist

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ally associate friend helper law police supporter

WEAK

aide assistant confidante

Example Sentences

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These are from the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus blesses the poor, the meek and the peacemakers, and then calls on his followers to turn the other cheek and love their enemies.

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2026

The star has previously said that "for a really long time" she had perceived Christopher as one of her "biggest enemies" - but they reconciled before his death.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

For decades, he served as the island’s main guardian against both foreign enemies and domestic dissent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

They have also avoided having any photograph taken with Vance that would be hailed in some quarters as historic but could give fuel to enemies.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

A large male edged forward to check for enemies.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer