Synonyms of archenemy

archenemy

noun

as in enemy

the person or entity toward whom you feel the most hatred or hostility

The two politicians were archenemies.

The country went to war with its archenemy.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enemy
• opponent
• invader
• attacker
• nemesis
• hostile
• foe
• archfoe
• adversary
• antagonist
• competitor
• bane
• assailant
• bête noire
• ill-wisher
• combatant
• rival

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pal
• buddy
• fellow
• partner
• chum
• ally
• compadre
• collaborator
• crony
• colleague
• musketeer
• mate
• comrade
• accomplice
• hearty
• abettor
• disciple
• benefactor
• friend
• adherent
• friendly
• supporter
• sympathizer
• hail-fellow-well-met
• follower
• hail-fellow
• hobnobber
• confederate
• backer
• exponent
• abetter
• well-wisher
• amigo

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of archenemy

This release of the teaser gives fans their first full look at David Corenswet as Superman, as well as the love of his life, Lois Lane (played by Rachel Brosnahan) and his archenemy, Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), in the James Gunn reboot of the DC superhero cinematic universe. —Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024

Iran, an archenemy of the Israeli state, has continued this year backing Hamas, Lebanese Hezbollah and the Houthi rebels in Yemen, three regional nonstate groups that have each vowed to destroy Israel. —Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2024

Israel launches risky phase of fighting Israel has been emboldened by its recent battlefield gains against Hezbollah and appears intent on delivering a knockout blow to its archenemy. —Josef Federman, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024

Diplomats, analysts and officials throughout the region and in the West agree that an all-out war between Iran and Israel would be devastating, quite likely more for the Islamic Republic than its archenemy. —Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024