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Definition of enemy - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
conflicthostile nation or military force
- The army prepared to face the enemy.
2.
personalperson who hates or wants to harm another
- He considered his rival an enemy.
3.
video gamesTECH. non-player character that harms the playerTECH.
- The enemy attacked as soon as I entered the room.
4.
harmfulthing that harms or weakens something else
- Excessive sugar is often seen as an enemy to health..
Expressions with enemy
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hidden danger within an organization
The political party was weakened by an enemy within spreading misinformation.
cause someone to dislike or oppose you
His rude comments made an enemy of his colleague.
in an area controlled by the enemy
The soldiers were trapped behind enemy lines for days.
in a location controlled by enemy forces
The soldiers operated behind the enemy lines.
most important or dangerous enemy in a context
Pollution has become enemy number one for the environment.
be aware of the intentions and tactics of your adversary
To win the negotiation, you must know your enemy's goals and strategies.
person causing their own problems
She is often her own worst enemy, overthinking every decision.
form an alliance with an opponent
The politician decided to sleep with the enemy to pass the bill.
insistence on perfection often stops worthwhile results from happening
Perfect is the enemy of good when you delay finishing your project.
say that a shared enemy makes two people allies
My enemy's enemy is my friend, so we joined forces.
expresses that aiming for better can stop good results
Better is the enemy of good, so don't overwork your project.
person perceived as a threat to societal values
Activists were branded as enemies of the people by the government.
person very hostile or disliked
He considered his rival his worst enemy.
controlled by an enemy force or group
The city was enemy-occupied during the war.
person with whom one has intense enmity
They have been mortal enemies since childhood.
criminal seen as a threat to society
The gangster was labeled a public enemy.
person who is deeply hostile to someone
He considered his former friend a sworn enemy after the betrayal.
boundaries separating opposing military forces
The soldiers were trapped behind enemy lines.
person seen as a threat to their country's safety
He was labeled an enemy of the state after the trial.
hostile activity by an opposing force
The bridge was destroyed by enemy action during the war..
causing persistent attacks or harassment
The harrying the enemy forces were relentless in their pursuit.
cause someone to become your enemy
His actions will make an enemy of his former friend.
harm yourself by acting against your own goals or needs
He is his own worst enemy, always doubting his abilities.
most wanted criminal by law enforcement
The gangster was declared public enemy number one.
Origin of enemy
Latin, inimicus (not friend)
Terms with enemy included in their meaning
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politics
nations united to fight a common enemy
victory
act of overcoming an opponent or enemy
chess
place two enemy pieces under attack
war
person captured by an enemy
defense
military action against an enemy
military
yield to an enemy or opponent
conflict
opponent or enemy in a conflict
war capture
get captured and held by an enemy or opponent
military
the military line closest to the enemy
enemy capture
capture someone and hold them captive
military
target or enemy in military slang
war
military troops from different countries fighting together against a shared enemy
video games
most powerful enemy at the end of a game
conflict
planned attack by armed forces against a specific enemy target or area
war captive
person captured by an enemy in wartime
video games
attract enemy attacks to protect teammates
military
advance through and past enemy lines
theology
chief evil spirit and enemy of God
military
enemy or adversary, often in military contexts
military
instance of destroying an enemy target
conflict
enemy in general
military
using parachutes to enter enemy territory
military
process of weakening an enemy by constant attack
rival enemy
try to harm or defeat someone
Examples of enemy in a sentence
Spies gathered intelligence on the enemy. She realized her former friend had become an enemy. In the story, the hero faces a powerful enemy. The enemy lurked behind the shadows, waiting to strike. In the game, the enemy is programmed to be unpredictable. Pollution is an enemy to the environment.
Stress can be an enemy to mental health.
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- French:ennemi, menace, ...
- German:Feind, ...
- Italian:nemico, avversario, ...
- Spanish:enemigo, adversario, ...
- Portuguese:inimigo, oponente, ...
- Chinese:敌人, 仇敌, ...
- Japanese:敵, ライバル, ...
- Arabic:عَدُوّ, خَصْم, ...
- Hebrew:אוֹיֵב, שׂוֹנֵא, ...
- Russian:враг, недруг, ...
- Ukrainian:ворог, недруг, ...
- Hindi:शत्रु, बैरी, ...
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