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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of archenemy

The show follows a parallel timeline where Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, was mentored by Norman Osborn, the alter-ego of his archenemy Green Goblin, instead of Tony Stark like in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. —Jack Dunn, Variety, 29 Dec. 2024

McCarthy became the first speaker ever to be removed in the middle of his term through a motion to vacate, forced out by his archenemy, then-Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. —Scott Wong, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2024

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