enemies
beginnerA1/ˈɛnəmiz/ · en-e-mies
A person or group that is actively opposed to or hostile towards someone or something.
Meanings
A person or group that is actively opposed to or hostile towards someone or something.
ایسی شخصیت یا گروہ جو کسی شخص یا چیز کے خلاف فعال طور پر مخالف یا دشمنی رکھتا ہو۔
دشمن
dushman
Common Collocations
- sworn enemies
- make enemies
- enemies of the state
Example Sentences
He found it difficult to deal with his enemies.
اسے اپنے دشمنوں سے نمٹنا مشکل لگا۔
Usay apne dushmanon se nimatna mushkil laga.
Their enemies plotted against them.
ان کے دشمنوں نے ان کے خلاف سازش کی۔
Un ke dushmanon ne un ke khilaf sazish ki.
In war, it's crucial to understand your enemies.
جنگ میں، اپنے دشمنوں کو سمجھنا بہت اہم ہے۔
Jang mein, apne dushmanon ko samajhna bohat ahem hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'enemy' as 'en' (in) + 'mity' (hostility).
Imagine two rivals facing each other in a battlefield.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دشمنوں کی بھیف قتلی کی عادت نہیں، دوستوں کی بس دوستی کے پہرہ دار ہو جاؤ۔
Dushmano ki bheef qatli ki aadat nahi, Doston ki bas dosti ke pehra daar ho jao.
Enemies do not always act with cruelty, be a guardian of friendship.
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دوست کی سب سے بڑی دشمنی ہو سکتی ہے۔
Dost ki sab se bari dushmani ho sakti hai.
The greatest enmity can come from a friend.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "inimicus" — hostile, unfriendly
First known use: 14th century
The word 'enemies' has evolved from the Latin word 'inimicus', meaning against or opposed, through Old French to Middle English.