enemy (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɛnəmi/
Definition
A person or group that actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.
Examples
He was betrayed by his closest friend, who turned out to be his greatest enemy.
The two rival companies were seen as enemies in the cutthroat market.
She vowed to defeat her political enemy in the upcoming election.
How to Use enemy
- enemy of (prepositional phrase)
- Something that is harmful or detrimental to something else. — "Complacency is the enemy of progress."
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