foe
noun
a person who feels enmity, hatred, or malice toward another; enemy.
foes
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pluralof foe.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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After six months of war, the foes remain at an impasse, with Iran keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and the United States persisting with a counter-blockade of Iranian ports.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
But the two foes disagree over which side must go first.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The snapshot wasn’t a perfect representation of how locals feel about the project—the development has older fans and younger foes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Last December, throngs of supporters and foes squared off at a raucous Metro board meeting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Many foes stood before it, and on the further half of the plain were other hosts still unfought.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
