foe

foe · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An enemy or opponent, especially in battle or conflict.

  2. 2.

    A person or thing that is harmful or opposed to something.

Forms

plural: foes

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    friend or foe — used to distinguish allies from enemies
  • •
    vanquish one's foes — to defeat one's enemies

Related words

Antonyms: ally, friend, supporter
See also: adversary, enemy, friend
Synonyms: adversary, enemy, opponent

Etymology

From Old English fah ("hostile, at feud"), from Proto-Germanic faihaz ("hostile").