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Synonyms of foe

5 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for foe is enemy. Other synonyms of foe are bethe and adversary. The opposite of foe is friend.

Synonyms and similar words for foe

nounAn enemy.

  • adversaryA person, group, or thing that opposes or attacks another person or group; an opponent or rival.
  • enemySomeone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.
  • opponent
  • fiendAn enemy; a foe.

nounA unit of energy equal to 10⁴⁴ joules.

  • betheA unit of energy equivalent to 10⁵¹ ergs, or 10⁴⁴ joules.

Opposite of foe

nounAntonym(s) of “enemy”.

Meaning of foe

  1. adjective Hostile.
  2. noun An enemy.
  3. noun A unit of energy equal to 10⁴⁴ joules.

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Questions about synonyms of foe

What is another word for foe?
Foe has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as enemy, bethe and adversary.
What is the opposite of foe?
The opposite of foe is friend.
What does foe mean?
Foe means hostile.

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