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ENEMY

(noun, verb, adj.)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Enemy.

How to pronounce enemy:

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Enemy - as a noun

An opposing military force

Example: "The enemy attacked at dawn"

An armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

Example: "A soldier must be prepared to kill his enemies"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foe6foeman11opposition14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adversary16antagonist11opponent12opposer11resister8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any hostile group of people

Example: "He viewed lawyers as the real enemy"

A personal enemy

Example: "They had been political foes for years"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foe6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
challenger16competition17competitor16contender12rival8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Enemy - as a verb

To make an enemy of.

Enemy - as an adjective

Of, relating to, or belonging to an enemy

Example Sentences

"I consider him my sworn enemy."
"She tried to make amends with her old enemy."
"He felt a surge of anger toward his enemy."
"The spy managed to infiltrate the enemy's headquarters."
"They joined forces to defeat their common enemy."
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Word Game Points

Is ENEMY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, enemy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ENEMY has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is ENEMY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, enemy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ENEMY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is ENEMY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, enemy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ENEMY has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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