enemy in Latin
enemy in Latin is inimīcus, inimicus, hostis — enemy means a person who is hostile toward, or actively opposes, another.
enemy in Latin
inimīcus
Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.
inimicus
Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.
hostis
A hostile force or nation; a fighting member of such a force or nation.
hostēs
A hostile force or nation; a fighting member of such a force or nation.
What does "enemy" mean?
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noun A person who is hostile toward, or actively opposes, another.
"She never saw the neighbour as an enemy, despite their many arguments."
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noun An opposing military force or fighter in a conflict.
"The enemy retreated across the river before dawn."
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noun Something that threatens or works against a particular goal or interest.
"Clutter is the enemy of a calm, tidy home."
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enemy in a sentence
- She never saw the neighbour as an enemy, despite their many arguments.
- He made an enemy of his former business partner.
- The enemy retreated across the river before dawn.
- Scouts reported that the enemy had moved closer to the village overnight.
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What is "enemy" in Latin?
"enemy" in Latin is inimīcus, inimicus, hostis. enemy means: A person who is hostile toward, or actively opposes, another.
How do you use "enemy" in a sentence?
Example: "She never saw the neighbour as an enemy, despite their many arguments." In Latin, "enemy" is inimīcus, inimicus, hostis.
Are there other ways to say "enemy" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "enemy": inimīcus, inimicus, hostis, hostēs.
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