ARCHENEMIES Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

archenemies

noun

plural of archenemy

as in enemies

the person or entity toward whom you feel the most hatred or hostility The two politicians were archenemies. The country went to war with its archenemy.

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As old enemies and unfinished business resurface, Paul is drawn deeper into a struggle for justice and redemption against a wider network of corruption and abuse of power in contemporary Nigeria.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
His father’s political enemies used his problems with crack to try and erode trust in the Biden administration.

— David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

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