foe

• Substantivo que designa um inimigo, adversário ou oponente em um conflito, competição ou luta.

A noun referring to an enemy, opponent, or adversary in a conflict, competition, or struggle.

1. Enemy or adversaryB2formal

   A person who is opposed to or in conflict with another; an enemy.

   Inimigo ou adversário

   • In the battle, he faced a formidable foe.
   • The two nations were once bitter foes.
   • She considered him a foe in the political arena.

   Sinônimosadversaryantagonistenemyfoemanopponentrival

   Antônimosallyfriendsupporter

2. Opponent in a contestB2formal

   A rival or competitor in a game, sport, or debate.

   Adversário

   • The chess champion met his toughest foe in the final round.
   • Our team's foe was well-prepared for the match.
   • He debated his foe with great skill and logic.

   Sinônimosadversaryantagonistchallengercompetitorcontestantopponentrival

   Antônimosallysupporter