noun
archenemy
ahch-EHN-uh-mee
Archenemy (noun) means Someone's main or most powerful enemy. Example: “Every superhero seems to have one archenemy who keeps coming back.”
noun
1
Someone's main or most powerful enemy.
"Every superhero seems to have one archenemy who keeps coming back."
How to use archenemy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person's biggest, most persistent enemy or rival.
Common pairings
sworn archenemy
his archenemy
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Word forms
- Plural
- archenemies
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Etymology
From "arch-", meaning "chief" or "most extreme", plus "enemy".
Synonyms
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archfoe
Rhymes for archenemy
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What does “archenemy” mean?
The word “archenemy” means someone's main or most powerful enemy. In plain terms, a person's biggest, most persistent enemy or rival.
How do you pronounce “archenemy”?
“Archenemy” is pronounced ahch-EHN-uh-mee (/ˌɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃˈɛn.ə.mi/ in IPA).
How do you use “archenemy” in a sentence?
Here is “archenemy” used in a sentence: “Every superhero seems to have one archenemy who keeps coming back.”
What is another word for “archenemy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “archenemy” include archfoe.
What part of speech is “archenemy”?
“Archenemy” is a noun.
