11 Synonyms & Antonyms For FOE

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Definitions foe [foh] / foʊ / NOUN person who is an opponent Synonyms STRONGEST adversary antagonist enemy rival STRONG anti WEAK boss hostile party Antonyms STRONGEST ally assistant friend helper supporter

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The chaos can make it difficult for air-defense units on the ground to sort out which flying objects are friend or foe.

From The Wall Street Journal

MUNICH—When the full-scale Russian invasion began, Western defense manufacturers rushed their modern weaponry into Ukraine, helping Kyiv drive back a much more powerful foe.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite a shared enmity for the United States and Israel, the Shiite and Sunni militias are bitter sectarian foes.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a gritty upset victory over a foe widely considered more talented, made possible through determination and sheer force of will.

From Los Angeles Times

While Russia’s economy and military face major obstacles, it is still a formidable foe, especially given the weight of China’s economy and military behind it.

From The Wall Street Journal

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Words related to foe are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word foe. Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

adversary adversaries antagonist archenemy assailant boss cleaver combatant enemies enemy opponents opponent opposers opposition oppositionist opposer resister side

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