
Enemy
Negative Emotions
Enemy implies strong feelings like hate, not just disapproval or disliking.
After the feud, he viewed his former friend as an enemy.
Not Always Visible
An enemy isn't always openly aggressive; they can be secretly hostile.
She smiled, but I knew she was my enemy.
Used 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.
Compare with
AdversaryAntagonistChallengerCompetitorFoeNemesisOpponentRival
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