enemy

noun
en*e*my \ ˈe-nə-mē \
13th century{ds||1||}
  • one that is antagonistic to another; especially : one seeking to injure, overthrow, or confound an opponent
  • something harmful or deadly
  • a military adversary

enemy territory

noun
enemy territory \
  • an area of land that belongs to or is controlled by the enemy

behind enemy lines

idiom
behind enemy lines \
  • in an area controlled by the enemy

mortal enemy

noun
mortal enemy \
  • someone one hates very much and for a long time

public enemy number one

noun
public enemy number one \
  • the nation's most wanted criminal : the most dangerous threat to society
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