enemies
word · lemma: enemy
/ˈɛnəmiz/
EN-uh-meez
/ˈɛnəmɪz/
EN-uh-miz
Definition
People, groups, or countries that hate, fight, or oppose each other. It can refer to real conflict, or more generally to people who strongly dislike one another.
Usage & Nuances
Plural of 'enemy'. Often used in war, politics, sports, and personal relationships. Common patterns: 'make enemies', 'old enemies', 'sworn enemies'. Stronger than 'opponents' or 'rivals', which do not always suggest hate.
Spanish: enemigosPortuguese (BR): inimigosPortuguese (PT): inimigosChinese (Simplified): 敌人Chinese (Traditional): 敵人Hindi: दुश्मनArabic: أعداءBengali: শত্রু们 - দুশমনরাRussian: врагиJapanese: 敵（てき）たち - 敵（てき）Vietnamese: kẻ thù - kẻ địchKorean: 적들Turkish: düşmanlarUrdu: دشمنوںIndonesian: musuh-musuh
Example Sentences
The two countries were enemies for many years.
basic
He has more friends than enemies.
basic
In the story, the hero fights his enemies.
basic
If you say that in a meeting, you'll make a lot of enemies.
natural
They used to be enemies, but now they work together.
natural
Sometimes your biggest enemies are fear and doubt.
natural