Foeman (Noun)
Meaning
An armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force); "a soldier must be prepared to kill his enemies".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The gallant knight drew his sword to face his arch-nemesis and sworn foeman, Sir Reginald, in the final duel.
- During the war, every American soldier was programmed to view the enemy soldier as their ultimate foeman.
- The brave warriors fought valiantly against their ancient foeman in a desperate bid for victory and survival.
- Henry IV rallied his troops and rode forth into the fray to confront his formidable foeman, the rebellious Bolingbroke.
- Throughout history, military commanders exhorted their soldiers to vanquish their sworn foeman and emerge victorious.