enemy (Meaning)

Wordnet

enemy (n)

an opposing military force

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

any hostile group of people

a personal enemy

Webster

enemy (n.)

One hostile to another; one who hates, and desires or attempts the injury of, another; a foe; an adversary; as, an enemy of or to a person; an enemy to truth, or to falsehood.

Webster

enemy (a.)

Hostile; inimical.

enemy Sentence Examples

  1. In the ancient world, rival kingdoms often viewed each other as enemies.
  2. The enemy's army was approaching the city, and the people prepared for a siege.
  3. She was determined to defeat her enemy and claim victory in the competition.
  4. During wartime, soldiers are trained to fight and defeat the enemy.
  5. The two companies were fierce enemies in the business world, constantly trying to outmaneuver each other.
  6. He had no idea that his own friend would turn out to be his greatest enemy.
  7. In the game of chess, each player tries to strategically outthink and capture the enemy's pieces.
  8. The enemy spacecraft hovered above the planet, its intentions unknown.
  9. The secret agent was tasked with infiltrating the enemy's headquarters and stealing valuable information.
  10. The enemy within is often more dangerous than the enemy without, as it can undermine trust and solidarity.

FAQs About the word enemy

an opposing military force, an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force), any hostile group of people, a personal enemyOne hostile to

foe,opponent, hostile, antagonist,adversary, attacker, nemesis, competitor, bane, combatant

friend, fellow, ally, ally, fellow, buddy, friend, buddy, chum, amigo

In the ancient world, rival kingdoms often viewed each other as enemies.

The enemy's army was approaching the city, and the people prepared for a siege.

She was determined to defeat her enemy and claim victory in the competition.

During wartime, soldiers are trained to fight and defeat the enemy.