enemy

//ˈɛnəmi//
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Noun

enemySingular
enemiesPlural
1

A person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

He made many enemies during his political career.

2

A hostile nation or its armed forces, especially in time of war

The country prepared its defenses against the enemy.

3

A thing that harms or weakens something else

Stress is the enemy of good health.

Adjective

1

Belonging to or relating to a hostile nation or military force

Enemy forces attacked the border at dawn.