Enemy

usgb/ˈenəmi/
noun

A person who hates or wants to harm another.

He made a lot of enemies with his rude behavior.
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Often appears as...

  • sworn enemy
  • public enemy
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Negative Emotions

Enemy implies strong feelings like hate, not just disapproval or disliking.

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After the feud, he viewed his former friend as an enemy.
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Not Always Visible

An enemy isn't always openly aggressive; they can be secretly hostile.

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She smiled, but I knew she was my enemy.
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Used Figuratively

Can refer to a rival in sports, business, or competition, not just personal conflict.

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In the final match, our team faces its greatest enemy.
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