B1nounconflictrelationships
US/ˈen.ə.mi/
UK/ˈen.ə.mi/
a person or country that hates or fights against another
In context
The two brothers became enemies after an argument about money.
The army was ready to attack the enemy at dawn.
Doctors often say that stress is the enemy of good sleep.
Words that go with enemy
verb + noun
- make enemiesHe made a lot of enemies at work.
adjective + noun
- worst enemySometimes you are your own worst enemy.
- old enemyThe two teams are old enemies.
noun + preposition
- enemy ofFear is the enemy of progress.
noun + noun
- enemy forcesEnemy forces crossed the river.