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单词 foe
释义 foe
\ˈfō\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English fo, fa, from Old English fāh, fā, from fāh, fā, adjective, hostile, outlawed; akin to Old High German gifēh hostile, fēhan to hate, Old Norse feikn terrible, horrible, Gothic bifaih greediness, Latin piget it annoys, Sanskrit piśuna malicious, treacherous
1. : one who holds a grudge or personal enmity, hatred, or malice against another : enemy
 < a political foe of long standing >
2. : an enemy in war : a hostile army or a member of a hostile force : adversary
 < whispering, with white lips, “the foe! They come! they come!” — Lord Byron >
3. : one who opposes on principle
 < a foe to religion >
 < a foe of speculative theories >
4. : something prejudicial or injurious
 < a foe to health >
Synonyms: see enemy
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