Enemy: meaning, definitions and examples

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enemy

[ ˈɛnəmi ]

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in war

A person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

Synonyms

adversary, foe, opponent, rival

Examples of usage

The two countries had been enemies for years.
She saw him as an enemy of the people.

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in personal conflicts

A person who is hated or rejected by others.

Synonyms

adversary, foe, opponent, rival

Examples of usage

She made a lot of enemies with her rude behavior.
He has a way of making enemies wherever he goes.

Translations

Translations of the word "enemy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inimigo

🇮🇳 दुश्मन

🇩🇪 Feind

🇮🇩 musuh

🇺🇦 ворог

🇵🇱 wróg

🇯🇵 敵 (てき)

🇫🇷 ennemi

🇪🇸 enemigo

🇹🇷 düşman

🇰🇷 적 (jeok)

🇸🇦 عدو (adu)

🇨🇿 nepřítel

🇸🇰 nepriateľ

🇨🇳 敌人 (dírén)

🇸🇮 sovražnik

🇮🇸 óvinur

🇰🇿 жау

🇬🇪 მტერი (mteri)

🇦🇿 düşmən

🇲🇽 enemigo

Word origin

The word 'enemy' originated from the Latin word 'inimicus', which means 'hostile'. The concept of enemies has been present throughout human history, often associated with conflicts, wars, and rivalries. The idea of having enemies can be traced back to ancient civilizations and has been a common theme in literature, art, and philosophy.