foe

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foe  /ˈfoʊ/ ? Meaning of "foe"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
  2. (n) a personal enemy

Synonym(s)

foeman, opposition, enemy

Usage(s):

  1. It reminded them of who they were and who they were not, and differentiated friend from foe.
  2. In 2008 it may face an even more entrenched foe.
  3. It reminded them of who they were and who they were not, and differentiated friend from foe.

Quotes

  1. "We are a beacon of light around the world. At least that's what we can be again. That's what we should be again," Obama says. "When we break out of the conventional thinking and we start reaching out to friend and foe alike, then I am...
    on Oct 22, 2007 By: Barack Obama Source: Forbes

  2. John F. Kennedy said in his inaugural address on January 20, 1961: "Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war,...
    on Sep 3, 2008 By: John F Kennedy Source: Carolina Peacemaker

  3. "We're going to say to friend and foe alike we want you to be a part of us, we want you to work with us. And for those of you who wish to obstruct, get ready to get knocked over," Steele, 50, said after six ballots to choose the new RNC chairman.
    on Jan 31, 2009 By: Michael Steele Source: AFP

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