Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sworn enemies
phrase
/swɔrn ˈɛnəmiz/
Definition
Individuals who have made a formal or strong declaration of hostility towards each other.
Examples
- After the feud, they became sworn enemies, vowing never to speak again.
- Throughout the movie, the two characters were portrayed as sworn enemies, always trying to outsmart each other.
- Despite being sworn enemies in the past, they found a common goal that united them.
Meaning
Sworn enemies refer to people or groups that have a deep-seated and mutual hatred, often arising from past conflicts or betrayals.
Synonyms
- archrivals
- bitter foes
- eternal adversaries
