enemy
noun
a person who feels hatred for, fosters harmful designs against, or engages in antagonistic activities against another; an adversary or opponent.
enemies
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pluralof enemy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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I’m kidding: Even under normal circumstances, giving private companies this much power is likely to incentivize inventing enemies to fight or drive unnecessary spending.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
During that time, he made a slew of enemies — from mob figures who accused him of fabricating evidence to fellow law enforcement officials who described him as a glory-seeking loose cannon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
He said: "Harold's policy on the papacy may ultimately have played into the hands of his enemies, giving William's opportunistic invasion the legitimacy of a just war."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
Our biggest enemies in retirement are inflation, healthcare costs before Medicare eligibility, and long-term care costs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Baba Joseph said you should forgive your enemies.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
