foe

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее врага, противника или оппонента в конфликте, соревновании или борьбе.esSustantivo que designa a un enemigo, adversario u oponente en un conflicto, competencia o lucha.frNom désignant un ennemi, un adversaire ou un opposant dans un conflit, une compétition ou une lutte.deSubstantiv, das einen Feind, Gegner oder Widersacher in einem Konflikt, Wettkampf oder Streit bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa um inimigo, adversário ou oponente em um conflito, competição ou luta.zh指敌人、对手或反对者，常用于冲突、竞争或斗争中。arاسم يدل على الخصم أو العدو أو المنافس في صراع أو منافسة أو قتال.

1. Enemy or adversary B2 formal

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

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

   ruВраг или противникesEnemigo o adversariofrEnnemi, adversairedeFeind oder GegnerptInimigo ou adversáriozh敌人或对手arعدو أو خصم

   Синонимы: adversaryantagonistenemyfoemanopponentrival

   Антонимы: allyfriendsupporter

2. Opponent in a contest B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПротивникesAdversario en un concursofrOpposant dans une compétitiondeGegner im WettkampfptAdversáriozh对手arالخصم في المنافسة

   Синонимы: adversaryantagonistchallengercompetitorcontestantopponentrival

   Антонимы: allysupporter

• foes plural form
• foes' possessive plural form
• foe's possessive singular form