adversary
noun
a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe.
adversaries
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pluralof adversary.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Germany has limited legal options to harm its adversaries beyond diplomatic and economic sanctions—short of declaring war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
"I believe that only then will we be able to begin to heal and move forward -- not as adversaries, but as human beings and as peoples equal in dignity."
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
The MoD said it would not comment on specific security procedures as this could benefit potential adversaries, but it said the security of defence assets was a top priority for the Labour government.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
She and her mother are unlikely Silicon Valley adversaries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Perhaps a Shao Lin priest could have anticipated some of the more exaggerated movements, but these men were hardly trained adversaries.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
