sworn enemy
Lifelong bitter rival
A sworn enemy is someone you have vowed to oppose or defeat—an adversary bound by deep, enduring hostility rather than circumstance.
The phrase suggests enmity that won't fade: Batman and the Joker are sworn enemies.
Often used with dramatic or humorous exaggeration: Broccoli has been my sworn enemy since childhood.
- nemesisPersistent source of ruin
- adversaryEnemy in conflict
- arch rivalPrincipal long-standing opponent
- rivalOne who competes against
- bitter rivalHostile, longstanding competitor
foe · antagonist · archenemy · vendetta · hatred · blood feud · feud · bad blood · betrayal · vengeance · grudge · bitter · mortal · to the death · blood · oath · treachery · revenge
- enemiesfoe, foes, adversary, nemesis, rival
- rivalsrival, opponent, adversary, competitor, foe
- story tropesquest, hero's journey, plot twist, chosen one, red herring
- villainsvillain, antagonists, Darth Vader, evil characters, Joker
- opponentsopponent, adversary, rival, foe, challenger
- revenge talesvengeance, vendetta, retribution, blood feud, revenge plot
sworn enemybest friend
Most trusted companion
bosom friend · soulmate · beloved · dear friend · confidant
sworn enemyblood brother
Man joined by oath
sworn protector · devoted follower · brother-in-arms · liege · vassal
sworn enemyblood brother
Man joined by oath
best friend · bosom friend · loyal companion · lifelong friend · soulmate
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