Foes: meaning, definitions and examples
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foes
[ fəʊz ]
in warfare
People who are actively working against someone or something.
Synonyms
adversaries, enemies, opponents
Examples of usage
- He was surrounded by foes on all sides.
- The hero bravely faced his foes in battle.
in a general sense
Someone who is opposed to something or someone.
Synonyms
antagonists, challengers, rivals
Examples of usage
- He considered the strict regulations to be his foes.
- Her own fears were her biggest foes.
Translations
Translations of the word "foes" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inimigos
🇮🇳 दुश्मन
🇩🇪 Feinde
🇮🇩 musuh
🇺🇦 вороги
🇵🇱 wrogowie
🇯🇵 敵
🇫🇷 ennemis
🇪🇸 enemigos
🇹🇷 düşmanlar
🇰🇷 적들
🇸🇦 أعداء
🇨🇿 nepřátelé
🇸🇰 nepriatelia
🇨🇳 敌人
🇸🇮 sovražniki
🇮🇸 óvinir
🇰🇿 жаулар
🇬🇪 მტრები
🇦🇿 düşmənlər
🇲🇽 enemigos
Word origin
The word 'foes' has its origin in Middle English from the Old English word 'fāh', meaning 'at feud, hostile'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to individuals or groups who are actively opposed to someone or something. The concept of 'foes' has been prevalent throughout human history, often associated with conflicts, rivalries, and opposition.
See also: foe.