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enemy
[/ˈɛnəmi/]
noun
masculine/feminine
pl: enemies
inimigo/inimiga
1.
a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone; an adversary
He made a powerful enemy when he spoke out against the corrupt officials.
Ele fez um inimigo poderoso quando falou contra os funcionários corruptos.
2.
a nation or group engaged in conflict with another
During the war, they considered the neighboring country their enemy.
Durante a guerra, eles consideravam o país vizinho seu inimigo.
3.
something harmful or prejudicial
Lack of sleep is the enemy of productivity.
A falta de sono é inimiga da produtividade.
NYC Slang
opp (opposition/enemy in street vernacular)
Synonyms
adversary
foe
opponent
rival
Antonyms
friend
ally
supporter
companion
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
inimigo/inimiga
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
inimigo/inimiga
same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
inimigo/inimiga
same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
inimigo/inimiga
same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; occasionally 'adversário/adversária' for more formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
the enemy of my enemy is my friend
keep your friends close and your enemies closer
make an enemy of someone
declare someone an enemy
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