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enemy

The word “enemy” has 3 syllables: en-e-my

It's pronounced as /ˈɛnəmi/

What is synonym and antonym for enemy?

In the thesaurus, “enemy” has 51 synonyms and 39 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for enemy along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for enemy

Antonyms for enemy

Meanings of enemy

  • noun
    1. Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.
    2. A hostile force or nation; a fighting member of such a force or nation.
    3. Something harmful or threatening to another.
  • verb
    1. To make an enemy of.
  • adjective
    1. Of, relating to, or belonging to an enemy.

Example Sentences

  • The soldier faced a dangerous enemy on the battlefield.
  • Fear can become your greatest enemy if you let it control you.
  • The superhero defeated the powerful enemy in the final scene.
  • Hunger is the enemy of concentration during long meetings.
  • The spy secretly gathered information about the enemy camp.

On this page you'll find 90 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to enemy, such as: abettor, accomplice, adherent, adversary, agent, aide, ally.

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