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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Haugen and Horwitz battled similarly daunting foes, and the rot they uncovered was just as systemic and frightening as the reporting.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
That is certainly a scary prospect for foes facing the No. 1 team in the state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
“So it’s important for people to see that robots are not foes, but friends.”
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
Two implacable U.S. foes have locked into an unlikely marriage of convenience.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Four they are, and four traits we seek: Courage to face their darkest fears Cuming to outwit their foes Strength of arms and mind and heart Loyalty to break the soul.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
