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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
enemies |
| definition 1: |
one who hates or wants to harm another.
The wicked king made many enemies among his people.- synonyms:
- adversary, antagonist, foe
- antonyms:
- friend
- similar words:
- attacker, opponent
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| definition 2: |
a state or power that hates or fights another.
During World War II, Germany and Japan were the enemies of the United States.- similar words:
- adversary, opposition, power
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| definition 3: |
something likely to cause harm or injury.
Hungry insects can be an enemy to growing vegetables.- synonyms:
- curse
- similar words:
- blight, evil, jinx
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| related words: |
antagonist, villain |
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