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foe
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- pronunciation:
- fo
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one who wishes ill on another; personal enemy.
Now that his old foe was being released from prison, he had begun to be fearful.They had a serious falling-out some years ago and have been foes ever since.- synonyms:
- antagonist, enemy
- antonyms:
- friend
- similar words:
- adversary, archenemy, assailant
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| definition 2: |
an enemy in armed conflict or war; an opposing army or country.
They fought bravely against their foe.- synonyms:
- enemy
- similar words:
- adversary, antagonist, belligerent, combatant, opponent
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| definition 3: |
an opponent or adversary in sports or the like.
The Michigan team has always been one of their fiercest foes.- synonyms:
- adversary, competitor, opponent, rival
- antonyms:
- friend
- similar words:
- antagonist
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| definition 4: |
one who opposes something on grounds of principle or strong feeling.
I am a foe of mining in these wilderness areas.- synonyms:
- opponent
- similar words:
- adversary
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| definition 5: |
something that functions to harm or destroy.
Poor nutrition is a foe of good health.- synonyms:
- enemy
- similar words:
- bane
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| related words: |
competition, opposition, villain |
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