Enemy
noun
A person who hates or wants to harm another.
He made a lot of enemies with his rude behavior.
Often appears as...
- sworn enemy
- public enemy
noun
A nation or person engaged in war or conflict, as recognized by international law.
The enemy launched an attack at dawn.
Often appears as...
- enemy forces
- enemy territory
noun
Something very harmful or detrimental.
Ignorance is the enemy of progress.
Often appears as...
- enemy of progress
- enemy of peace
noun
A person who hates or wants to harm another.
He made a lot of enemies with his rude behavior.
Often appears as...
- sworn enemy
- public enemy
noun
A nation or person engaged in war or conflict, as recognized by international law.
The enemy launched an attack at dawn.
Often appears as...
- enemy forces
- enemy territory
noun
Something very harmful or detrimental.
Ignorance is the enemy of progress.
Often appears as...
- enemy of progress
- enemy of peace
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotions
Enemy implies strong feelings like hate, not just disapproval or disliking.
After the feud, he viewed his former friend as an enemy.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
An enemy isn't always openly aggressive; they can be secretly hostile.
She smiled, but I knew she was my enemy.
Pro Tip 3/3Used Figuratively
Can refer to a rival in sports, business, or competition, not just personal conflict.
In the final match, our team faces its greatest enemy.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotions
Enemy implies strong feelings like hate, not just disapproval or disliking.
After the feud, he viewed his former friend as an enemy.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
An enemy isn't always openly aggressive; they can be secretly hostile.
She smiled, but I knew she was my enemy.
Pro Tip 3/3Used Figuratively
Can refer to a rival in sports, business, or competition, not just personal conflict.
In the final match, our team faces its greatest enemy.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotions
Enemy implies strong feelings like hate, not just disapproval or disliking.
After the feud, he viewed his former friend as an enemy.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
An enemy isn't always openly aggressive; they can be secretly hostile.
She smiled, but I knew she was my enemy.
Pro Tip 3/3Used Figuratively
Can refer to a rival in sports, business, or competition, not just personal conflict.
In the final match, our team faces its greatest enemy.
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What game theory teaches...
no longer trust us because we're no longer predictable and it's fantastic for our enemies because they can exploit it ideally what we do is we run all decisions through our values first and though it may not always go our way just like I said we make decisions all the time that aren't always in our
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The history of the Cuban...
While criticized at the time by their respective governments for bargaining with the enemy, contemporary historical analysis shows great admiration for Kennedy's and Khrushchev's ability to diplomatically solve the crisis. But the disturbing lesson was that a slight communication error,
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The five major world...
before his unconventional wisdom got him into trouble. His enemies had him arrested, and he was executed by Rome in the standard means by which rabble-rousers were put to death, crucifixion. But shortly after he was buried, women found his tomb empty and quickly spread word,
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How to stay calm when...
There's a structure in the brain called the hippocampus, that evolved over tens of thousands of years, to keep track of the locations of important things -- where the well is, where fish can be found, that stand of fruit trees, where the friendly and enemy tribes live.
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History vs. Cleopatra -...
Cleopatra's story survived mainly in the accounts of her enemies in Rome, and later writers filled the gaps with rumors and stereotypes. We may never know the full truth of her life and her reign, but we can separate fact from rumor by putting history on trial.
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The Atlantic slave...
but criminals, debtors, or prisoners of war from rival tribes. By selling them, kings enriched their own realms, and strengthened them against neighboring enemies. African kingdoms prospered from the slave trade,
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Eternal Adversaries:...
And one of his most important roles is to defend the pride and territory against competitors. Hyenas are top of the list, when it comes to a lion's enemies.
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Chimpanzee Cannibalism PIPE...
Several males corner an enemy female. It's a ferocious attack and she's lucky to escape with her life.
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Ants Battle to Protect...
to protect the caterpillar wherever it goes. But a successful colony inevitably attracts enemies.
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The Rise of the Cali...
You have to learn who your enemy is, otherwise you're not going to win the fight.
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What game theory teaches...
no longer trust us because we're no longer predictable and it's fantastic for our enemies because they can exploit it ideally what we do is we run all decisions through our values first and though it may not always go our way just like I said we make decisions all the time that aren't always in our
Video examples
The history of the Cuban...
While criticized at the time by their respective governments for bargaining with the enemy, contemporary historical analysis shows great admiration for Kennedy's and Khrushchev's ability to diplomatically solve the crisis. But the disturbing lesson was that a slight communication error,
Video examples
The five major world...
before his unconventional wisdom got him into trouble. His enemies had him arrested, and he was executed by Rome in the standard means by which rabble-rousers were put to death, crucifixion. But shortly after he was buried, women found his tomb empty and quickly spread word,
Video examples
How to stay calm when...
There's a structure in the brain called the hippocampus, that evolved over tens of thousands of years, to keep track of the locations of important things -- where the well is, where fish can be found, that stand of fruit trees, where the friendly and enemy tribes live.
Video examples
History vs. Cleopatra -...
Cleopatra's story survived mainly in the accounts of her enemies in Rome, and later writers filled the gaps with rumors and stereotypes. We may never know the full truth of her life and her reign, but we can separate fact from rumor by putting history on trial.
Video examples
The Atlantic slave...
but criminals, debtors, or prisoners of war from rival tribes. By selling them, kings enriched their own realms, and strengthened them against neighboring enemies. African kingdoms prospered from the slave trade,
Video examples
Eternal Adversaries:...
And one of his most important roles is to defend the pride and territory against competitors. Hyenas are top of the list, when it comes to a lion's enemies.
Video examples
Chimpanzee Cannibalism PIPE...
Several males corner an enemy female. It's a ferocious attack and she's lucky to escape with her life.
Video examples
Ants Battle to Protect...
to protect the caterpillar wherever it goes. But a successful colony inevitably attracts enemies.
Video examples
The Rise of the Cali...
You have to learn who your enemy is, otherwise you're not going to win the fight.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
Our enemy, the devil, wants to control us, and his target is our will. The main way he tries to influence our will is through lying to us.
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Billy Graham
American Clergyman
Death wasn't part of God's original plan for humanity, and the Bible calls death an enemy - the last enemy to be destroyed.
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Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
Go up close to your friend, but do not go over to him! We should also respect the enemy in our friend.
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Socrates
Greek Philosopher
He is a man of courage who does not run away, but remains at his post and fights against the enemy.
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Winston Churchill
British Statesman
You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
A wise woman wishes to be no one's enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone's victim.
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Desmond Tutu
South African Leader
If you want peace, you don't talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies.
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William James
American Philosopher
The greatest enemy of any one of our truths may be the rest of our truths.
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Orson Welles
American Actor
The enemy of society is middle class and the enemy of life is middle age.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
Our enemy, the devil, wants to control us, and his target is our will. The main way he tries to influence our will is through lying to us.
Quote examples
Billy Graham
American Clergyman
Death wasn't part of God's original plan for humanity, and the Bible calls death an enemy - the last enemy to be destroyed.
Quote examples
Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.
Quote examples
Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
Go up close to your friend, but do not go over to him! We should also respect the enemy in our friend.
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Socrates
Greek Philosopher
He is a man of courage who does not run away, but remains at his post and fights against the enemy.
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Winston Churchill
British Statesman
You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.
Quote examples
Maya Angelou
American Poet
A wise woman wishes to be no one's enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone's victim.
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Desmond Tutu
South African Leader
If you want peace, you don't talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies.
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William James
American Philosopher
The greatest enemy of any one of our truths may be the rest of our truths.
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Orson Welles
American Actor
The enemy of society is middle class and the enemy of life is middle age.
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