Enemy
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Negative Emotions
Enemy implies strong feelings like hate, not just disapproval or disliking. After the feud, he viewed his former friend as an enemy.
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Not Always Visible
An enemy isn't always openly aggressive; they can be secretly hostile. She smiled, but I knew she was my enemy.
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Used Figuratively
Can refer to a rival in sports, business, or competition, not just personal conflict. In the final match, our team faces its greatest enemy.