foes

Those against you

Foes is the plural of foe—enemies or adversaries.

The word appears more often in literary, historical, or dramatic contexts than in everyday speech: The knight faced his foes on the battlefield, political foes united against the bill.

Where enemy sounds neutral, foe carries a slightly archaic or elevated tone.

enemies

adversary

Enemy in conflict

nemesisPersistent source of ruin
opponentOne who contends against
enemyHostile opposing party

archenemy · rival · antagonist · threat · aggressor · assailant · invader · attacker · persecutor · tormentor

conflict

warfare

Armed conflict between groups

battleArmed military engagement
combatArmed hostile engagement
hostilitiesActive armed fighting

confrontation · clash · struggle · feud · vendetta · rivalry · enmity · animosity · hatred · ill-will

competition

competitor

One striving against others

challengerOne competing against incumbent
contenderOne competing seriously
oppositionActive resistance or dissent

other side · underdog · frontrunner · matchup · face-off · head-to-head · showdown · contest · duel · sparring partner

foes

adversary

warfare

competitor

foes

Opposites

Phrases

Categories

Family