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enemy

Pronunciation: /ˈɛnəmi/

Definition of enemy

a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something: the traditional enemies of his tribe Nigel made many enemies this man was her sworn enemy
(the enemy) [treated as singular or plural] a hostile nation or its armed forces, especially in time of war:the enemy shot down four helicopters [as modifier]:enemy aircraft
a thing that harms or weakens something else:routine is the enemy of art

Phrases

be one's own worst enemy: act in a way contrary to one’s own interests: I try my best, but he’s his own worst enemy
make an enemy of: cause (someone) to start feeling hostile to one:you really don’t want to make an enemy of your girlfriend’s best mate

Middle English: from Old French enemi, from Latin inimicus, from in- 'not' + amicus 'friend'

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