ENEMY


Meaning of ENEMY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈe-nə-mē ]

noun

( plural -mies )

Etymology: Middle English enemi, from Anglo-French, from Latin inimicus, from in- in- (I) + 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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.