Enemy
/ΛΙnΙmi/
The meaning and definition of Enemy, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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A hostile force or nation; a fighting member of such a force or nation.
βRally together against a common enemy.β
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Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.
βCrush the enemy!β
adjective
- Of, relating to, or belonging to an enemy
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
adversary foe nemesis backfriend unfriend
Antonyms
ally friend
Origin
From Old French enemi, from Latin inimicus.
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Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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