as in opponent
one that is hostile toward another
a beloved minister with no known enemies
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Recent Examples of enemy
The 50-kilogram Hellfire missiles are small but pack quite a punch, designed to take out targets like enemy tanks.
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Ellie Cook — Reporting From Sodankylä, Northern Finland, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
The government needs to take a page from Musk in terms of being willing to experiment and not let the perfect be the enemy of the good — whatever is initially deployed can be improved upon over time.
—The Editors, National Review, 22 May 2025
Jarecki hints that Assange can be his own worst enemy by displaying a mercurial temperament and superior attitude.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Coming from an impoverished family, Ding eagerly took part in public humiliation rallies against teachers, intellectuals, government officials and others labeled as enemies of Mao’s vision.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
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Ellie Cook — Reporting From Sodankylä, Northern Finland, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
The government needs to take a page from Musk in terms of being willing to experiment and not let the perfect be the enemy of the good — whatever is initially deployed can be improved upon over time.
—The Editors, National Review, 22 May 2025
Jarecki hints that Assange can be his own worst enemy by displaying a mercurial temperament and superior attitude.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Coming from an impoverished family, Ding eagerly took part in public humiliation rallies against teachers, intellectuals, government officials and others labeled as enemies of Mao’s vision.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for enemy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enemy
Noun
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This creates space for team-mates: opponents are drawn away from Yamal on the left, while Lewandowski is able to work in the little pockets of space that appear around the edge of the penalty box.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Their opponent will be either Laval or Rochester, who are battling for the Northern Division championship.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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The Twins beat the Royals 5-4 on Saturday afternoon at Target Field, using a Lee single to capture their second win in as many days over their division foes.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
24 May 2025
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Marvel films are littered with figures we’re supposed to identify with who triumph over their foes by showily revealing their true selves.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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“Enemy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enemy. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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