foe — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Hostile.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

   Examples

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   he, I say, could passe into Affrike onely with two simple ships or small barkes, to commit himselfe in a strange and foe countrie, to engage his person, under the power of a barbarous King […].

Noun

1. An enemy.

   Examples

   And a mans foes ſhalbe they of his owne houſhold.

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   Even without hovering drones, a lurking assassin, a thumping score and a denouement, the real-life story of Edward Snowden, a rogue spy on the run, could be straight out of the cinema. But, as with Hollywood, the subplots and exotic locations may distract from the real message: America’s discomfort and its foes’ glee.

Noun

1. A unit of energy equal to 10⁴⁴ joules.

   Synonyms

   bethe

Noun

1. an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

   Synonyms

   enemyopposition

   Broader terms

   adversaryantagonistopponentopposerresister

   Examples

   a soldier must be prepared to kill his enemies

2. a personal enemy

   Synonyms

   enemy

   Antonyms

   friend

   Broader terms

   rivalchallengercompetitorcompetitioncontender

   Examples

   they had been political foes for years