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archfoe

[ahrch-foh]

archfoe Definition

a chief enemy.

Using archfoe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "archfoe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Batman's archfoe is the Joker.

  • Example

    The two countries have been archfoes for centuries.

  • Example

    He considers her his archfoe in the office.

archfoe Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for archfoe

Phrases with archfoe

  • a person or thing that is considered to be the greatest enemy of humanity

    Example

    Disease has always been the archfoe of mankind.

  • a person or thing that is considered to be the greatest obstacle to progress

    Example

    Ignorance is often seen as the archfoe of progress.

  • a person or thing that is considered to be the greatest threat to democracy

    Example

    Corruption is often seen as the archfoe of democracy.

Origins of archfoe

from 'arch-' meaning 'chief' and 'foe' meaning 'enemy'

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Summary: archfoe in Brief

'Archfoe' [ahrch-foh] refers to a chief enemy, often used to describe a person or entity that is a primary opponent. It is commonly used in literature and media to describe the main antagonist of a story, such as Batman's archfoe, the Joker. The phrase 'archfoe of mankind' denotes a person or thing that is considered to be the greatest enemy of humanity, while 'archfoe of progress' and 'archfoe of democracy' refer to obstacles to progress and democracy, respectively.