enemy
en.e.my \'en-*-me-\ n [ME enemi, fr. OF, fr. L inimicus, fr. in- 1in- + am] often attrib icus friend 1: one that seeks the injury, overthrow, or failure of an opponent 2: something harmful or deadly 3a: a military adversary 3b: a hostile unit or force ENEMY stresses antagonism showing itself in hatred or destructive attitude or action; FOE stresses active fighting or struggle but is used only figuratively of an enemy in war SYN syn ENEMY, FOE mean one who shows hostility or ill will.