ill-wishers

noun

plural of ill-wisher
as in enemies

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  1. enemies
  2. opponents
  3. foes
  4. adversaries
Noun
  • Later in the Hebrew Bible Lot is mentioned primarily in reference to his descendants, the Moabites and Ammonites, who are described as periodic enemies of the Israelites.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
  • So why is cryptocurrency now getting a pass to work with American enemies?
    — Richard Nephew, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of enemies
Noun
  • Newsom and other opponents say the initiative would drive the ultra-wealthy out of the state and their departure would blow a hole in the state budget.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Ryan argues in a June report by the Lowy Institute that future wars will reward militaries able to recognize battlefield change, absorb lessons and adapt faster than their opponents.
    — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of opponents
Noun
  • Unrestricted free agents Marcus Smart, 32, and Luke Kennard, 30, agreed to deals with Western Conference foes.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • The 2018 runners-up and 2022 third-place finishers have three wins and a draw against African World Cup foes since 2014, including their third-place victory over Morocco.
    — NBC News, NBC news, 28 June 2026
Definition of foes
Noun
  • There are also fears that AI bug hunting tools can be used by adversaries to find ways to exploit vulnerabilities, making patching more important than ever.
    — Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Could be adversaries politically; don’t have to like everybody.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
Definition of adversaries
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