Definition of "enemy" in Englisch

noun

1. Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.

   • under enemy duress
   • He made a lot of enemies after reducing the working hours in his department.
   • You may not want any enemies, but sometimes, your enemies choose you.

2. A hostile force or nation; a fighting member of such a force or nation.

   • Rally together against a common enemy.

3. Something harmful or threatening to another

4. (attributive) Of, by, relating to, or belonging to an enemy.

   • The building was destroyed by enemy bombing.

5. (video games) A non-player character that tries to harm the player.

verb

1. To make an enemy of.