Meaning & use
enemy
A person, group, or nation that is hostile to another and actively opposes or seeks to harm them.
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The two nations had been bitter enemies for decades before finally signing a peace treaty.
He made an enemy of his former business partner after the deal fell through.
A note on using this word
Enemy suggests active hostility or intent to harm, while opponent can simply mean someone on the other side of a contest.
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