foe

noun

ˈfō How to pronounce foe (audio)
Definition of foenext
1
as in enemy
one that is hostile toward another are you friend or foe?

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2
as in opponent
one that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict this Saturday our team will go up against our longtime foes in a game that will determine the champion of the conference

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Recent Examples of foe Over the course of the 95-minute run time, Cole will also deploy knives, a fire ax, a fishing spear, various firearms, and his very capable fists to take out foes, but the lock marks a high point in terms of situation-specific ingenuity. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026 The raucous home environment at Doak on a Monday night is often tough for road foes to overcome. — Andre C. Fernandez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 Rosie O'Donnell has returned to television to savagely roast one of her biggest foes. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 The theory out there is that Macon is a future foe, harboring a big secret on his ranch. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foe
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  1. enemy
  2. opponent
  3. rival
Noun
  • Blanche’s immediate predecessor, Pam Bondi, was ousted in April after failing to deliver successful prosecutions against the president’s political enemies.
    — Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than law enforcement authorities like the Coast Guard having to seize a vessel under civil seizure laws, the Department of Defense, usually through military force, can seize an enemy vessel instead.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of enemy
Noun
  • But by defending in this way, Chelsea are giving smart opponents the advantage in the battle for possession.
    — Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • It was scheduled after Sandburg had its original Week 2 opponent back out.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of opponent
Noun
  • Games against the division rival Sabres and Canadiens also will be televised nationally.
    — Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Anthropic’s primary tech industry rival, ChatGPT maker OpenAI, made its own deal to work with the Pentagon just hours after the government punished Anthropic for its stance.
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Foe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foe. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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