1. enemy
noun. ['ˈɛnəmi'] an opposing military force.
Synonyms
- force
- military force
- foe
- foeman
- military group
- opposition
Antonyms
- pull
- attract
- centripetal force
- repulsion
Etymology
- enemi (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- inimicus (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Enemy
- mcmenamy
How do you pronounce enemy?
Pronounce enemy as ˈɛnəmi.
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How do you spell enemy? Is it enemey ?
A common misspelling of enemy is enemey
Example sentences of the word enemy
1. Noun, singular or mass
Gravity can be your best friend or worst enemy when you are living with acid reflux.
Quotes containing the word enemy
1. Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy.
- Isaac Newton
2. Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy.
- Frank Sinatra
3. Although you may spend your life killing, You will not exhaust all your foes. But if you quell your own anger, your real enemy will be slain.
- Nagarjuna
2. enemy
noun. ['ˈɛnəmi'] an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force).
Synonyms
- besieger
- antagonist
- foeman
- opponent
- opposer
- resister
- opposition
- adversary
Antonyms
- attraction
- centrifugal force
- adduct
- push
Etymology
- enemi (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- inimicus (Latin)
3. enemy
noun. ['ˈɛnəmi'] any hostile group of people.
Antonyms
- amicable
Etymology
- enemi (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- inimicus (Latin)
4. enemy
noun. ['ˈɛnəmi'] a personal enemy.
Synonyms
- rival
- mortal enemy
- competitor
- contender
- challenger
- competition
Antonyms
- repel
- abduct
- refrain
- decompress
Etymology
- enemi (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- inimicus (Latin)