Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

foeman

Noun
/ˈfɔɪmən/
Definition
An enemy or opponent, especially in a battle or conflict.
Examples
  • The knight prepared for battle, knowing that his foeman awaited him on the other side of the hill.
  • Despite their differences, she respected her foeman’s bravery in combat.
  • The two rival teams faced off, each seeing the other as a foeman.
Meaning
Historically used to refer to an adversary or someone who is in opposition, often in a military context.
Synonyms
  • enemy
  • opponent
  • rival
  • adversary