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enemy meaning in Dutch

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enemy [enemies] (of, relating to, or belonging to an enemy)
noun
[UK: ˈe.nə.mi]
[US: ˈe.nə.mi]

vijandelijksubstantief

enemy [enemies] (someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else)
noun
[UK: ˈe.nə.mi]
[US: ˈe.nə.mi]

tegenstandersubstantief
{m}

vijandsubstantief
{m}

enemy of the state (person accused of crimes against the state.)
noun

staatsvijandsubstantief
{m}

archenemy (a principal enemy)
noun
[UK: ˌɑːʧ.ˈe.nə.mi]
[US: arˈtʃe.nə.mi]

aartsvijandsubstantief
{m}

aartsvijandinsubstantief
{f}

the enemy of my enemy is my friend (it is sometimes necessary to cooperate with a person one does not like or agree with, in order to combat a common threat)
phrase

de vijand van mijn vijand is mijn vriendphrase