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Foe

Noun / fəʊ / Another word for foe — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an enemy or opponent

Synonyms & similar words

foeman friend opposition enemy enemy opponent adversary rival opposer challenger competitor antagonist opposition contender nemesis archenemy foeman villain opposite foe-man hostile counterpart combatant adversative

Synonyms by register

Formal

adversary opponent rival

Informal

enemy bad guy nemesis

Literary

bane antagonist

Antonyms

friend ally companion confederate supporter protégé

Common collocations

  • mortal foe
  • bitter foe
  • arch foe
  • sworn foe
  • personal foe
  • common foe
  • vanquish a foe

Word family

noun foe

Usage note

Foe is a somewhat archaic term, often used in literature or to describe a deeply entrenched enemy. It carries a stronger sense of personal animosity than 'opponent'.

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Example sentences

  1. The superhero's main foe was the evil villain.
  2. The two teams were fierce foes on the soccer field.
  3. She saw her former best friend as a foe after their big fight.
  4. The army had to prepare to face their foe in battle.
  5. The cat and dog were always foes, never friends.

Quotes

  • Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer. - Niccolo Machiavelli
  • The enemy of my enemy is my friend. - Arabian Proverb
  • The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend. - Abraham Lincoln

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