archenemy
Americannoun
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a chief enemy
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(often capital) the devil
Etymology
Origin of archenemy
Example Sentences
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They were willing to risk igniting a whole new crisis to catch a low-level American agent and score points against their archenemies at the CIA.
From Literature
But when he did play it, it was less about his archenemy than about L.A., a city with a new song in the canon, a definitive “Us” who were all alike in screaming it.
From Los Angeles Times
Those groups have long provided Iran with a means to challenge its regional archenemy Israel, as well as the U.S., without a direct military confrontation.
From Seattle Times
A spokesperson for Hezbollah, Israel’s archenemy on its northern border, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
From Seattle Times
Izo’s gang is considered an ally of G-Pep, archenemy of Barbecue’s gang federation, but alliances have been shifting in recent days.
From Seattle Times
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