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foe
[/foʊ/]
noun
pl: foes
inimigo
1.
An enemy or adversary; a person or group engaged in a conflict or struggle with another
The knight faced his ancient foe in battle.
O cavaleiro enfrentou seu inimigo ancestral em batalha.
2.
A person who is opposed to something; an opponent of a cause or idea
She is a foe of corruption in government.
Ela é uma inimiga da corrupção no governo.
NYC Slang
enemy, beef (as in 'to have beef with someone')
Synonyms
enemy
adversary
opponent
rival
antagonist
Antonyms
friend
ally
companion
supporter
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
inimigo
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
inimigo
Standard usage; may use 'rival' for competitive contexts
São Paulo
inimigo
Standard usage; formal contexts prefer 'adversário'
Portugal
inimigo
Standard usage; 'adversário' common in formal or political contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
make a foe of someone
foe to friend
a friend today, a foe tomorrow
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