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Definition enemy in American English

enemy noun

[countable] noun
/ˈenəmi/
1

someone who is opposed to someone else and tries to do them harm

Example

He must hide from his enemies while he is weak.

Example

Worst of all is to make an enemy of the Minister.

Example

They searched for information on political enemies.

Example

They had been labeled enemies of the state.

Example

It's easy to make enemies in a job like this.

Example

She looked at her husband as if he were her mortal enemy.

Synonyms and related words
enemy opponent adversary
1.1

a country that is fighting another country in a war

Example

We must be ready to resist an assault by sea from this country's enemies.

Example

He had to discourage the enemy from attempting to attack his position.

Synonyms and related words
active duty active service aggressor
1.2

relating to a country's enemy

Example

The Serbs were determined to halt the enemy attacks.

Example

Over three hundred enemy aircraft were destroyed.

Synonyms and related words
active duty active service aggressor
1.3

something that harms or threatens someone or something

Example

Cigarette smoke is the undoubted enemy of a clear fresh complexion.

Definition enemy in American English