foe

noun

ˈfō How to pronounce foe (audio)
Definition of foenext
1
as in enemy
one that is hostile toward another are you friend or foe?

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2
as in opponent
one that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict this Saturday our team will go up against our longtime foes in a game that will determine the champion of the conference

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Recent Examples of foe Colorado has outscored its foes 7-1 at even strength when Svechkov is on the ice. — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026 Familiar foes The Dodgers and Brewers are meeting in the postseason for the fourth time — all since 2018. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 With a 4-3 loss in Game 3 of the 2026 ALDS, the Yankees’ season ended with an AL East foe partying at their place once again on Wednesday. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 Stocks are under pressure from the familiar foes of higher oil prices and bond yields. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foe
  1. enemy
  2. opponent
  3. rival
Noun
  • And strength to resist reducing complex human challenges to slogans, enemies, or simple answers.
    — Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In other words, the brain makes sure that the Valkyrie follows European protocols about when to engage with and fire upon an enemy.
    — David Szondy October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of enemy
Noun
  • The ad also accuses his Democratic opponent, Brian Poindexter, of telling lies about him.
    — Lara Korte The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Back checks to break up opponents’ plays in the Panthers’ zone.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of opponent
Noun
  • And that could be exactly what the Horned Frogs need to snap their rival’s four-game winning streak.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Democrats are more than happy to draw those connections, pummeling their Republican rivals for standing by a president who is unpopular with so many voters.
    — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Foe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foe. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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