Synonyms of enemy
15 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for enemy is foe. Other synonyms of enemy are nemesis, antagonist, unfriend and adversary. The opposite of enemy is friend.
Synonyms and similar words for enemy
nounSomeone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to...
- foeAn enemy.
- unfriendOne who is not a friend; an enemy.
- adversaryA person, group, or thing that opposes or attacks another person or group; an opponent or rival.
- nemesisAn enemy, especially an archenemy.
- backfriendA person who pretends to be someone's friend; a false friend, a secret enemy.
nounA non-player character that tries to harm the player.
nounMore synonyms
- antagonistAn opponent or enemy.
- bane
- bête noireSomeone or something that is unbearable and so particularly avoided or disliked; the bane of someone's existence; an...
- corrival
- foemanAn enemy; a foe in battle; an armed or unarmed adversary; a demon.
- opponent
- opposerOne who opposes, one who shows opposition.
- rival
- fiend obsoleteAn enemy; a foe.
Opposite of enemy
nounSomeone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to...
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Meaning of enemy
- noun Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.
- noun A hostile force or nation; a fighting member of such a force or nation.
- noun Something harmful or threatening to another.
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Questions about synonyms of enemy
- What is another word for enemy?
- Enemy has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as foe, nemesis, antagonist, unfriend and adversary.
- What is the opposite of enemy?
- The opposite of enemy is friend.
- What does enemy mean?
- Enemy means someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.
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