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Individual or a group that is considered as forcefully adverse or threatening
An enemy or a foe is an individual or a group that is considered as forcefully adverse or threatening. The concept of an enemy has been observed to be
Enemy
Topics referred to by the same term
up enemy in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. An enemy is an individual or group that is seen as forcefully adverse or threatening. Enemy or The Enemy may
Enemy_(disambiguation)
American hip-hop group
Public Enemy is an American hip-hop group formed in Roosevelt, New York, in 1985 by Chuck D and Flavor Flav. The group rose to prominence for their political
Public_Enemy
Swedish melodic death metal band
Arch Enemy is a Swedish melodic death metal band, originally a supergroup from Halmstad, formed in 1995. Its members have been in bands such as Carcass
Arch_Enemy
2024 South Korean television series
Love Your Enemy (Korean: 사랑은 외나무다리에서) is a 2024 South Korean romantic comedy television series written by Lim Hye-jin [ko], directed by Park Jun-hwa [ko]
Love_Your_Enemy
Propaganda technique
Demonizing the enemy or demonization of the enemy is a propaganda technique which promotes an idea about the enemy being a threatening, evil aggressor
Demonizing_the_enemy
2013 film by Denis Villeneuve
Enemy is a 2013 psychological thriller film directed by Denis Villeneuve and produced by M. A. Faura and Niv Fichman. Written by Javier Gullón, the film
Enemy_(2013_film)
Topics referred to by the same term
Enemy of My Enemy may refer to: The Enemy of My Enemy (Michael book), a 2006 book by political science professor George Michael The Enemy of My Enemy
The_Enemy_of_My_Enemy
1991 film by Joseph Ruben
Sleeping with the Enemy is a 1991 American psychological thriller film directed by Joseph Ruben and starring Julia Roberts, Patrick Bergin, and Kevin
Sleeping_with_the_Enemy
Upcoming thriller film
An Enemy Within is a 2025 American thriller film written and directed by John Michael Kennedy. It stars William Moseley, Patrick Baladi, Tristan Gemmill
An_Enemy_Within
Topics referred to by the same term
public enemy or public enemies in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Public Enemy is an American hip hop group. Public Enemy or Public Enemies may also
Public_Enemy_(disambiguation)
Person who endangers society as a whole
"Public enemy" is a term to denounce a notorious criminal whose activities are seen as extremely damaging to society. A notable declared public enemy was
Public_enemy
Topics referred to by the same term
Enemy Mine may refer to: Enemy Mine (novella), a 1979 science fiction novella by Barry B. Longyear Enemy Mine (film), a 1985 film based on the novella
Enemy_Mine
Aphorism commonly attributed to Voltaire
"Perfect is the enemy of good" is an aphorism that means insistence on perfection often prevents implementation of good improvements. The phrase suggests
Perfect_is_the_enemy_of_good
1998 film by Tony Scott
Enemy of the State is a 1998 American political action thriller film directed by Tony Scott, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and written by David Marconi
Enemy_of_the_State_(film)
Topics referred to by the same term
enemy of the state in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Enemy of the state is a political / criminal term. Enemy of the State may also refer to: Enemy
Enemy_of_the_State
23rd episode of the 8th season of The Simpsons
"Homer's Enemy" is the twenty-third episode of the eighth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It was first broadcast on the
Homer's_Enemy
1931 film by William A. Wellman
The Public Enemy (Enemies of the Public in the UK) is a 1931 American pre-Code gangster film produced and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film
The_Public_Enemy
Person accused of certain crimes against the state
An enemy of the state is a person suspected of political crimes against the state, such as treason. In ancient Rome, some parties could be named an enemy
Enemy_of_the_state
Designation for political opponents of ruling power
The terms enemy of the people and enemy of the nation are designations for the political opponents and the social-class opponents of the power group within
Enemy_of_the_people
Ancient proverb
"The enemy of my enemy is my friend" is an ancient proverb which suggests that two parties can or should work together against a common enemy. The exact
The enemy of my enemy is my friend
The_enemy_of_my_enemy_is_my_friend
2001 film by Jean-Jacques Annaud
Enemy at the Gates (Stalingrad in France and L'Ennemi aux portes in Canada) is a 2001 war film directed, co-written, and produced by Jean-Jacques Annaud
Enemy_at_the_Gates
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up enemies in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Wikiquote has quotations related to Enemies. Enemies or foes are a group that is seen as forcefully
Enemies
American legal concept
Look up enemy combatant in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Enemy combatant is a term for a person who, either lawfully or unlawfully, engages in hostilities
Enemy_combatant
Topics referred to by the same term
The Enemy Within may refer to: The Enemy Within (Kennedy book), by Robert F. Kennedy, 1960 The Enemy Within (play), by Brian Friel, 1962 The Enemy Within
The_Enemy_Within
2009 studio album by Built to Spill
There Is No Enemy is the seventh studio album by indie rock band Built to Spill (their fifth on Warner Bros. Records). The album was released in the US
There_Is_No_Enemy
2003 studio album by Asian Dub Foundation
Enemy of the Enemy is an album by British band Asian Dub Foundation, released on 3 February 2003. It was the first ADF album to be released following the
Enemy_of_the_Enemy
Mental disorder
An enemy complex is in modern psychology a mental disorder in which a person falsely believes he or she is surrounded by enemies. Additional disorders
Enemy_complex
2007 documentary film
My Enemy's Enemy (Mon Meilleur Ennemi, My best enemy in French) is a documentary film directed by Kevin Macdonald in 2007. The story of Klaus Barbie through
My_Enemy's_Enemy
9th episode of the 4th season of Fringe
"Enemy of My Enemy" is the ninth episode of the fourth season of the Fox science-fiction drama television series Fringe, and the series' 74th episode
Enemy_of_My_Enemy
2017 Batman adventure video game
Batman: The Enemy Within is a 2017 episodic point-and-click graphic adventure video game developed and published by Telltale Games and distributed by
Batman:_The_Enemy_Within
Clandestine acquisition of confidential information
term is frequently associated with state spying on potential or actual enemies for military purposes. However, there are many types of espionage. Industrial
Espionage
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up public enemy number one in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Public Enemy No. 1, or variants, may refer to: Public enemy, a term to describe dangerous
Public_Enemy_No._1
Main enemy of someone
In literature, an archenemy (sometimes spelled as arch-enemy) or archnemesis is the main enemy of the protagonist—or sometimes, one of the other main
Archenemy
Military term for a captive of the enemy
accepted. Typically, victors made little distinction between enemy combatants and enemy civilians, although they were more likely to spare women and children
Prisoner_of_war
Natives of foreign nations during conflicts
In customary international law, an enemy alien is any alien native, citizen, denizen or subject of any foreign nation or government with which a domestic
Enemy_alien
1996 video game
Enemy Zero is a 1996 horror-themed adventure video game for the Sega Saturn, developed by Warp and directed by Kenji Eno. Players assume the role of an
Enemy_Zero
Topics referred to by the same term
My Enemy may refer to: "My Enemy" (Chvrches song), 2018 "My Enemy" (Skid Row song), 1995 "My Enemy", a 2011 song by Amorphis from The Beginning of Times
My_Enemy
2023 South African TV series or programme
Isitha: The Enemy is a South African television drama series created by Mandla N and Mpumelelo Nhlapo. It is an e.tv original series produced by BlackBrain
Isitha:_The_Enemy
1994 video game
UFO: Enemy Unknown (original title), also known as X-COM: UFO Defense in North America, is a 1994 science fiction strategy video game developed by Mythos
UFO:_Enemy_Unknown
1985 film by Wolfgang Petersen
Enemy Mine is a 1985 American science fiction film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and written by Edward Khmara, based on Barry B. Longyear's novella of
Enemy_Mine_(film)
American production company
Mutant Enemy Productions is an American production company founded in 1996 by Joss Whedon to produce Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The company also produced
Mutant_Enemy
2001 film by John Moore
Behind Enemy Lines is a 2001 American action war film directed by John Moore in his directorial debut and starring Owen Wilson and Gene Hackman. The film
Behind Enemy Lines (2001 film)
Behind_Enemy_Lines_(2001_film)
2026 studio album by KMFDM
Enemy is the 23rd studio album by German industrial band KMFDM. It was released on 6 February 2026. Enemy received mostly favorable reviews. Dom Lawson
Enemy_(KMFDM_album)
2025 studio album by Twice
Enemy is the sixth Japanese studio album (tenth overall) by South Korean girl group Twice. It was released on August 27, 2025, by Warner Music Japan.
Enemy_(Twice_album)
Title of some U.K. and U.S. laws about economics in war time
with the Enemy Act is a stock short title used for legislation in the United Kingdom and the United States relating to trading with the enemy. Trading
Trading_with_the_Enemy_Act
Group of people who undermine a larger group from within
column (or internal enemy) is a group of people who undermine a larger group or nation from within, usually in favor of an enemy group or another nation
Fifth_column
2016 book by Ryan Holiday
Ego Is the Enemy is the fourth book by author Ryan Holiday, published on June 14, 2016. It is about the treacherous nature of ego. Having previously written
Ego_Is_the_Enemy
2021 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film
Enemy is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film co-written and directed by Anand Shankar and produced by Vinod Kumar under the banner of Mini
Enemy_(2021_film)
Topics referred to by the same term
Class Enemy may refer to: Class enemy, in the Soviet Union, a designation similar to "enemy of the people" Class Enemy (play), a 1978 play by Nigel Williams
Class_Enemy
Stream in South Dakota, U.S.
Enemy Creek is a 7.3-mile (11.7 km) stream in Davison County, South Dakota. It is located 4.5 miles (7.2 km) southeast of the city of Mitchell and drains
Enemy_Creek
2015 studio album by The Prodigy
The Day Is My Enemy is the sixth studio album by English electronic music group the Prodigy. It was released on 30 March 2015 by the record labels Take
The_Day_Is_My_Enemy
2007 video game
Enemy Engaged 2 is the sequel to Enemy Engaged: RAH-66 Comanche vs. KA-52 Hokum (EECH) and the third game in the Enemy Engaged series. It was developed
Enemy_Engaged_2
Military tactic
Suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD /ˈsiː-æd/), also known in the United States as "Wild Weasel" and (initially) "Iron Hand" operations, are military
Suppression of enemy air defenses
Suppression_of_enemy_air_defenses
1959 British film
Yesterday's Enemy is a 1959 Hammer Films British war film in MegaScope directed by Val Guest and starring Stanley Baker, Guy Rolfe, Leo McKern and Gordon
Yesterday's_Enemy
American metal/hardcore band
Sworn Enemy is an American metalcore band from New York City, formed in 1997. The band formed as "Downfall" and later on as "Mindset", a product of the
Sworn_Enemy
2012 video game
XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a 2012 turn-based tactics video game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K. It is a "reimagining" of the 1994 strategy
XCOM:_Enemy_Unknown
1984 historical novel by Bernard Cornwell
Sharpe's Enemy: Richard Sharpe and the Defence of Portugal, Christmas 1812 is the fifteenth historical novel in the Richard Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell
Sharpe's_Enemy
Topics referred to by the same term
Enemy Territory may refer to: Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, a 2003 sequel to the video game Return to Castle Wolfenstein Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, a
Enemy_Territory
Passage of the UN Charter
Enemy state clauses is a term used to refer to Article 107 and parts of Articles 53 and 77 of the United Nations (UN) Charter. They are both exceptions
Enemy_state_clauses
2026 Thai television series
Enemies with Benefits (Thai: ลัลล์ไม่ชอบไวน์; RTGS: Lan Mai Chop Wai; lit. 'Lal Doesn't Like Wine') is a Thai girl's love television series, starring
Enemies_with_Benefits
2005 South Korean film
Another Public Enemy is a 2005 South Korean neo-noir action thriller film and the film is a sequel to Public Enemy. Kang Chul-joong (Sul Kyung-gu), a
Another_Public_Enemy
2019 graphic novel by George Takei
They Called Us Enemy is a 2019 graphic novel written by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, and Steven Scott, and illustrated by Harmony Becker. It is about
They_Called_Us_Enemy
Territorial behavior in animals
The dear enemy effect or dear enemy recognition is an ethological phenomenon in which two neighbouring territorial animals become less aggressive toward
Dear_enemy_effect
Video game series
invasions of Earth. The series began with the strategy video game UFO: Enemy Unknown created by Julian Gollop's Mythos Games and MicroProse in 1994.
XCOM
White supremacist street and prison gang
Public Enemy No. 1 (abbreviated as PEN1; pronounced /ˈpiːnaɪ/), also known as PENI Death Squad (or PDS), is a European-American prison and street gang
Public_Enemy_No._1_(gang)
Topics referred to by the same term
Behind Enemy Lines may refer to: Behind Enemy Lines (1985 film), an American film directed by Sheldon Larry, starring Hal Holbrook and Ray Sharkey Behind
Behind_Enemy_Lines
Japanese multimedia franchise
servers began on November 23, 2005 and ended on January 18, 2007. .hack//Enemy, a collectible card game created by Decipher Inc. based on the .hack series
.hack
2013 expansion pack
XCOM: Enemy Within is an expansion pack for the turn-based tactical video game XCOM: Enemy Unknown. The expansion pack primarily adds new gameplay elements
XCOM:_Enemy_Within
Canadian singer
as the former lead vocalist of the Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy, former lead vocalist and founding member of the Canadian metalcore band
Alissa_White-Gluz
Topics referred to by the same term
Dear Enemy may refer to: Dear Enemy (band), a 1980 indie pop band Dear Enemy (film), a 2011 Chinese film Dear Enemy (novel), a 1915 novel by Jean Webster
Dear_Enemy
2008 French biographical crime film
"Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1"); known in English as Public Enemy Number One (Part Two), Mesrine: Part 2 - Public Enemy #1 and Mesrine: Public Enemy Number One
Mesrine_(2008_film)
Topics referred to by the same term
The Last Enemy may refer to: The Last Enemy (autobiography), a 1942 autobiographical book by pilot Richard Hillary "Last Enemy", a 1950 science fiction
The_Last_Enemy
2026 South Korean Boys' Love television series
Never Forget Your Enemy (Korean: 네 원수를 잊지 마라) is a South Korean romantic drama television series with a Boys' Love (BL) theme, produced by WeTV. Starring
Never_Forget_Your_Enemy
2005 studio album by Kreator
Enemy of God is the eleventh studio album by German thrash metal band Kreator, released on 10 January 2005. It was released by SPV/Steamhammer on 10 January
Enemy_of_God_(album)
City in Isfahan province, Iran
Iranian government, chanting "Our enemy is here, they are lying that it is America", and "Front toward homeland back to enemy in Friday prayers". The city
Isfahan
2004 film by Tony Giglio
In Enemy Hands is a 2004 American submarine film directed by Tony Giglio and starring William H. Macy, Til Schweiger, Thomas Kretschmann, Scott Caan and
In_Enemy_Hands_(film)
2019 novel by Mike Maden
Enemy Contact (stylized as Tom Clancy Enemy Contact, Tom Clancy: Enemy Contact, or Tom Clancy's Enemy Contact in the United Kingdom) is a techno-thriller
Enemy_Contact
1882 play by Henrik Ibsen
‹ The template Infobox play is being considered for merging. › An Enemy of the People (original Norwegian title: En folkefiende) is an 1882 play by Norwegian
An_Enemy_of_the_People
Director of the FBI since 2025
List of 60 Names Is an 'Enemies List'". The New York Times. Retrieved March 12, 2025. It has been widely interpreted as an enemies list and singles out former
Kash_Patel
1957 film by Dick Powell
The Enemy Below is a 1957 American DeLuxe Color war film in CinemaScope about a battle between an American destroyer escort and a German U-boat during
The_Enemy_Below
Television series
Enemy at the Door is a British television drama series made by London Weekend Television for ITV. The series was shown between 1978 and 1980 and dealt
Enemy_at_the_Door
2001 novel by Raymond E. Feist and William R. Forstchen
Honoured Enemy (or Honored Enemy in the US, 2001) is a fantasy novel by American writers Raymond E. Feist and William R. Forstchen. It is the first book
Honoured_Enemy
Topics referred to by the same term
Enemy (Manic Street Preachers album), 2001 Know Your Enemy, an album by Behind Enemy Lines "Know Your Enemy" (Green Day song), 2009 "Know Your Enemy"
Know_Your_Enemy
Japanese light novel series and its adaptations
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! is a Japanese light novel series written by Touko Amekawa. The series originated
7th_Time_Loop
2020 film
A Perfect Enemy is a 2020 psychological thriller directed by Kike Maíllo based on Amélie Nothomb's novel The Enemy's Cosmetique. The film is a Spanish-German-French
A_Perfect_Enemy
1944 film by Alfred Zeisler
Enemy of Women is a 1944 American anti-Nazi propaganda film directed by Alfred Zeisler. The lead character is Joseph Goebbels, played by Paul Andor. Paul
Enemy_of_Women
Topics referred to by the same term
Imaginary Enemy or Imaginary Enemies may refer to: Imaginary Enemy, 2010 documentary on sculptor Liao Yibai Imaginary Enemies, List of Orange Is the New
Imaginary_Enemy
American directional anti-personnel mine
is used primarily in ambushes and as an anti-infiltration device against enemy infantry. It is also used against unarmored vehicles. Many countries have
Claymore_mine
The Third Enemy Offensive forms part of the Seven Enemy Offensives framework in Yugoslav historiography. It took place in modern-day Bosnia and Herzegovina
Third_Enemy_Offensive
The Enemy Papers is a single-volume edition of a trilogy by American writer Barry B. Longyear, containing an expanded version of his novella "Enemy Mine"
The_Enemy_Papers
English indie rock band
The Enemy (known as The Enemy UK in the United States) are an English indie rock band formed in Coventry in 2006. The band's debut album We'll Live and
The_Enemy_(English_rock_band)
Part of Ottoman Syria, 1918–1920
The Occupied Enemy Territory Administration (OETA) was a joint British, French and Arab military administration over the Levantine provinces – which had
Occupied Enemy Territory Administration
Occupied_Enemy_Territory_Administration
WWII term/designation
Surrendered Enemy Personnel (SEP) is a designation for captive enemy soldiers (similar to Disarmed Enemy Forces). It was most commonly used by British
Surrendered_Enemy_Personnel
American record producer
Kevin Baldwin, better known by his stage name Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind or simply Stoupe, is an American hip hop producer, DJ, and member of the underground
Stoupe_the_Enemy_of_Mankind
2019 novel by Amish Tripathi
Raavan: Enemy of Aryavarta is the seventh book of Amish Tripathi, sixth book of Amishverse, and third book of Ram Chandra Series. It chronicles the life
Raavan:_Enemy_of_Aryavarta
2013 Chinese film
Women's Enemy is a 2013 Chinese inspirational film directed and written by Guan Xiaojie, starring Zhao Yihuan, Wen Zhuo, Chen Ou, Liu Huipu, Qiu Xiaochan
Women's_Enemy
2009 novel by Charlie Higson
The Enemy is a post-apocalyptic young adult horror novel written by Charlie Higson. The book takes place in London, United Kingdom, after a worldwide
The_Enemy_(Higson_novel)
Topics referred to by the same term
Silent Enemy may refer to: "Silent Enemy" (Star Trek: Enterprise), the 12th episode of the television series Star Trek: Enterprise "Chapter 2: The Silent
Silent_Enemy
Military term
(abbreviated OPFOR or OpFor; alternatively known as enemy force) is a military unit tasked with representing an enemy, usually for training purposes in war game
Opposing_force
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Tamil
Tripurari | தà¯à®°à®¿à®ªà¯à®°à®¾à®°à¯€
Enemy of Tripura, Lord Shiva
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Boy/Male
Hindu
(Father of Draupadi and Dhristadhyumna; King of Panchal; father of Shikhandi; Childhood friend and then arch enemy of Drona.)
Boy/Male
Greek
Enemy. Killed by Hercules in Greek mythology.
Boy/Male
Anglo Saxon
Enemy.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Sishupala | ஸீஷà¯à®ªà®¾à®²
(King of Chedi and an avowed enemy of Krishna.)
Sishupala | ஸீஷà¯à®ªà®¾à®²
Girl/Female
Indian
Having no enemy
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Old English personal name Hūnwine, composed of the elements hūn ‘bear cub’ + wine ‘friend’. Later in the Old English or early Middle English period, this name came to be confused with the word unwine ‘enemy’ (from the negative prefix un- + wine ‘friend’), and this is no doubt the source of the surname in some cases.
Boy/Male
Sikh
Light of Moon, Victor over the enemy
Boy/Male
Tamil
Satruijt | ஷதà¯à®°à¯à®œà¯€à®¤
Conquerer of the enemy (a son of Vatsa)
Satruijt | ஷதà¯à®°à¯à®œà¯€à®¤
Boy/Male
Tamil
Parashaurya | பரஷௌரà¯à®¯à®¾
Vinashana destroyer of enemys valour
Parashaurya | பரஷௌரà¯à®¯à®¾
Boy/Male
Greek
Enemy. Killed by Hercules in Greek mythology.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Persevering enemy, Somebody who gives shelter
Girl/Female
Biblical
Bramble, enemy.
Boy/Male
Sikh
Light of Moon, Victor over the enemy
Boy/Male
Hindu
One who wins over his enemy
Girl/Female
Biblical
Bramble, enemy.
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : habitational name from Déville in Seine-Maritime, France, probably named with Latin dei villa ‘settlement of (i.e. under the protection of) God’. This name was interpreted early on as a prepositional phrase de ville or de val and applied to dwellers in a town or valley (see Ville and Vale).English : nickname from Middle English devyle, Old English dēofol ‘devil’ (Latin diabolus, from Greek diabolos ‘slanderer’, ‘enemy’), referring to a mischievous youth or perhaps to someone who had acted the role of the Devil in a pageant or mystery play.French : variant of Ville, with the preposition de.
Boy/Male
Tamil
(Father of Draupadi and Dhristadhyumna; King of Panchal; father of Shikhandi; Childhood friend and then arch enemy of Drona.)
Girl/Female
Tamil
Having no enemy
Boy/Male
Anglo Saxon
Enemy.
ENEMY
ENEMY
Boy/Male
Tamil
Wise, Ruler
Boy/Male
Tamil
Viswanth | விஸà¯à®µà®‚த
The Lord, King of the universe
Female
English
Italian name GEMMA means "precious stone."
Girl/Female
Irish American Celtic Greek Gaelic Latin
Sweet.
Girl/Female
Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Earth; Goddess Lakshmi; Goddess Parvati; God of Earth
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Cossey.Perhaps also an Americanized spelling of French Cossé (see Cosse).
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Cold; Having Snow
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place named with Old English hwīt ‘white’ + ford ‘ford’, probably the one in Devon, although there are other places similarly named.
Surname or Lastname
English and Welsh
English and Welsh : unexplained.
Male
Spanish
Spanish form of Old High German Berhtram, BELTRÃN means "bright raven."Â
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n.
A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a general who had gained a decisive victory over a foreign enemy.
n.
Anything taken from an enemy and preserved as a memorial of victory, as arms, flags, standards, etc.
n.
The state of being disorganized and thrown into confusion; -- said especially of an army defeated, broken in pieces, and put to flight in disorder or panic; also, the act of defeating and breaking up an army; as, the rout of the enemy was complete.
n.
The defeat of an enemy in battle, or of an antagonist in any contest; a gaining of the superiority in any struggle or competition; conquest; triumph; -- the opposite of defeat.
n.
Formerly, a member of an independent body of marksmen in the French army. They were used sometimes in front of the army to annoy the enemy, sometimes in the rear to check his pursuit. The term is now applied to all troops acting as skirmishers.
n.
A work thrown up at the end of a bridge nearest the enemy, for covering the communications across a river; a bridgehead.
n.
A pit in the form of an inverted cone or pyramid, constructed as an obstacle to the approach of an enemy, and having a pointed stake in the middle. The pits are called also trapholes.
n.
a convoy or guard to protect a person in an enemy's country or a foreign country
n.
A maneuver by which an enemy or a position is turned.
v. t.
To conquer, overcome, or subdue in battle, as an enemy.
n.
A part of the skin of the head, with the hair attached, cut or torn off from an enemy by the Indian warriors of North America, as a token of victory.
v. t.
To thrust in up to the hilt; as, to uphilt one's sword into an enemy.
n.
One not a friend; an enemy.
n.
One who violates his allegiance and betrays his country; one guilty of treason; one who, in breach of trust, delivers his country to an enemy, or yields up any fort or place intrusted to his defense, or surrenders an army or body of troops to the enemy, unless when vanquished; also, one who takes arms and levies war against his country; or one who aids an enemy in conquering his country. See Treason.
n.
The winner in a contest; one who gets the better of another in any struggle; esp., one who defeats an enemy in battle; a vanquisher; a conqueror; -- often followed by art, rarely by of.
n.
A sentinel, usually on horseback, stationed on the outpost of an army, to watch an enemy and give notice of danger; a vidette.
adv.
To or in a position of equal advance or equality; not short of, back of, less advanced than, away from, or the like; -- usually followed by to or with; as, to be up to the chin in water; to come up with one's companions; to come up with the enemy; to live up to engagements.
n.
One hostile to another; one who hates, and desires or attempts the injury of, another; a foe; an adversary; as, an enemy of or to a person; an enemy to truth, or to falsehood.
v. t.
To execute in vengeance or passion; to inflict; to hurl or drive; as, to wreak vengeance on an enemy.
a.
To gain over to one's side or party; to obtain the favor, friendship, or support of; to render friendly or approving; as, to win an enemy; to win a jury.