n.
Pronunciation: ' e-n ə -m ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -mies
Etymology: Middle English enemi, from Anglo-French, from Latin inimicus, from in- 1 in- + amicus friend ― more at AMIABLE
Date: 13th century
1 : one that is antagonistic to another especially : one seeking to injure, overthrow, or confound an opponent
2 : something harmful or deadly <alcohol was his greatest enemy >
3 a : a military adversary b : a hostile unit or force