archenemy

noun — 2 senses

archenemy

noun

/ˌɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃˈɛn.ə.mi/ · /ˌɑː(ɹ)ˈt͡ʃɛn.ə.mi/

Etymology From arch- (“chief, most extreme”) + enemy.

1

A principal enemy.

2

A supreme and most powerful enemy.

Synonyms
archfoe
Related terms
archfiend, archrival, archvillain

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