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Foe (Noun)

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 infantry advanced on our position with machine guns blazing, a formidable foe that would test our mettle.
A national hero emerged from the war with honor and distinction, renowned for his bravery in the face of a ruthless foe.
In the midst of combat, it's every soldier's instinct to prioritize taking out the greatest foe on the battlefield.
Their long-standing conflict made them sworn foes, each side vying for the same territory and resources.
Throughout the centuries, humanity has grappled with the moral complexities of regarding another nation or people as a permanent foe.

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

Nouns denoting people.

Their decades-long rivalry made them sworn foes both on and off the field.
He considered his former business partner a bitter foe after the contentious buyout.
For years, the two actresses were foes in the industry, constantly competing for the same roles.
Her colleague had been a foe to her promotion, sabotaging her chances at every turn.
In the highly charged atmosphere, they were now bitter foes rather than old friends.