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Enemy (Noun)

A personal enemy; "they had been political foes for years".

Nouns denoting people.

After a public argument, she made him her personal enemy, going out of her way to thwart his every move.
For decades, they had been sworn enemies, engaging in bitter battles both on and off the courtroom floor.
Since childhood, his archenemy had been the bully down the street who took pleasure in his misfortune.
In their industry, the rival business owners were such sworn enemies they never socialized together at events.
Following their painful business dispute, the once-friends turned into each other's lifelong enemy.

An armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force); "a soldier must be prepared to kill his enemies".

Nouns denoting people.

The enemy was hiding behind a nearby hill, preparing to launch a surprise attack on our troops.
The commander studied the battlefield map to identify the location of the enemy forces.
Soldiers are trained to overcome their fear and fight bravely against their enemies.
In times of war, it is crucial to know the strength and tactics of your enemy.
The military used advanced surveillance to track the movements of the enemy army.

An opposing military force; "the enemy attacked at dawn".

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

The enemy was pushing forward with full force, causing the ground troops to fall back in disarray.
Their main objective was to locate and eliminate the enemy command center before the end of the operation.
After days of fierce fighting, the enemy finally retreated to higher ground, allowing the battalion to regroup and reassess.
As the reconnaissance team ventured deeper into the forest, they suddenly stumbled upon the enemy's makeshift base camp.
During the long, cold winter nights, the enemy launched wave after wave of surprise attacks on the Allied lines.

Any hostile group of people; "he viewed lawyers as the real enemy".

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.