ENEMIES Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

enemies

noun

plural of enemy

as in foes

one that is hostile toward another a beloved minister with no known enemies

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Recent Examples of enemies Federal law prohibits armed federal agents from conducting activities in and around polling places unless force is necessary to repel armed enemies of the United States. — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Cue the longstanding rancor … Motorists and cyclists seem to be natural enemies. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, back at Owen’s wedding, old friends and enemies reunite, dance, drink too much, and go to bed with the wrong people. — B. D. McClay, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Ethiopia and Eritrea revive old tensions and grievances Ethiopian authorities accuse the TPLF of seeking an alliance with Eritrea to destabilize Ethiopia, potentially bringing together enemies from the previous war. — Khaled Kazziha, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026 Ethiopia, Eritrea revive tensions Ethiopian authorities accuse the TPLF of seeking an alliance with Eritrea to destabilize Ethiopia, potentially bringing together enemies from the previous war. — Khaled Kazziha, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 And strength to resist reducing complex human challenges to slogans, enemies, or simple answers. — Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026 Candidates should disclose who funds their campaigns, correct mistakes promptly, participate in substantive public forums and address disagreements without treating neighbors as enemies. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 No president should be able to use the power of the federal government to intimidate his political enemies. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Assassination attempts against Putin's foes -- routinely denied by the Kremlin -- have been common during his decades in power.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Assassination attempts against Putin's foes — routinely denied by the Kremlin — have been common during his decades in power.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

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The question is going to voters because opponents gathered petition signatures forcing a referendum.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
The Cougars had started the season 1-5 and had one of the nation’s worst-performing offenses, being shut out in 13 of their 20 quarters against FBS opponents.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026

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