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enemy in Tamil

enemy in Tamil is தெவ்வன், இரிஞன், பகைவன் — enemy means a person who is hostile toward, or actively opposes, another.

enemy in Tamil

தெவ்வன்
Pronounced: tevvaṉ
someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else
இரிஞன்
Pronounced: iriñaṉ
someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else
பகைவன்
Pronounced: pakaivaṉ
someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else
பொருநன்
Pronounced: porunaṉ
someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else
சதேரன்
Pronounced: catēraṉ
someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else
சத்துரு
Pronounced: catturu
someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else
வேரியன்
Pronounced: vēriyaṉ
someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else

What does "enemy" mean?

  1. noun A person who is hostile toward, or actively opposes, another.
    "She never saw the neighbour as an enemy, despite their many arguments."
  2. noun An opposing military force or fighter in a conflict.
    "The enemy retreated across the river before dawn."
  3. 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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Frequently asked questions

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"enemy" in Tamil is தெவ்வன், இரிஞன், பகைவன். enemy means: A person who is hostile toward, or actively opposes, another.
How do you pronounce தெவ்வன்?
"enemy" in Tamil is தெவ்வன், pronounced "tevvaṉ".
How do you use "enemy" in a sentence?
Example: "She never saw the neighbour as an enemy, despite their many arguments." In Tamil, "enemy" is தெவ்வன், இரிஞன், பகைவன்.
Are there other ways to say "enemy" in Tamil?
Yes — Tamil has 7 translations listed for "enemy": தெவ்வன், இரிஞன், பகைவன், பொருநன், சதேரன், சத்துரு.
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