archenemies
Sworn eternal adversaries
Archenemies is the plural of archenemy—a principal enemy or greatest rival.
The prefix arch- means chief or most extreme, elevating an ordinary enemy to supreme status.
Comic book heroes have archenemies: Batman has the Joker, Superman has Lex Luthor.
The term applies beyond fiction: The two nations were archenemies for centuries.
She considered her former business partner her archenemy.
Prolonged retaliatory conflict
- blood feudInherited cycle of retribution
- animosityActive, bitter hostility
- bad bloodLasting hostile feelings
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
antagonism · bitter rivalry · grudge match · opposition · confrontation · clash · showdown · face-off
Ultimate competitive enemies
- antagonistsOpponents in conflict
- opponentsThose who compete against
- villainsEvil characters in narratives
- supervillainsFictional evil adversaries
archfoes · evil twins · counterparts · tormentors · scourges · banes · antitheses · doppelgangers
Gotham's chaos-loving nemesis
Red Skull · Green Goblin · Thanos · Megatron · Dr. Doom · Darth Vader · Sauron · Maleficent
vendetta
Prolonged retaliatory conflict
- blood feudInherited cycle of retribution
- animosityActive, bitter hostility
- bad bloodLasting hostile feelings
hostility · antagonism · bitter rivalry · grudge match · opposition · confrontation · clash · showdown · face-off · standoff
archrivals
Ultimate competitive enemies
- antagonistsOpponents in conflict
- opponentsThose who compete against
- villainsEvil characters in narratives
supervillains · archfoes · evil twins · counterparts · tormentors · scourges · banes · antitheses · doppelgangers · threats
Joker
Gotham's chaos-loving nemesis
Magneto · Red Skull · Green Goblin · Thanos · Megatron · Dr. Doom · Darth Vader · Sauron · Maleficent
archenemiesbest friends
Closest mutual companions
soulmates · blood brothers · allies · friends · kindred spirits
archenemiescoalition partners
Groups governing together
confederates · fellow travelers · backers · supporters · loyal supporters
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