as in enemies
one that is hostile toward another
reports of hostiles in the area kept the settlers on edge
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Noun
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The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 has mainly been invoked during wartime in order for the federal government to control immigration of the United States’s enemies.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
22 Mar. 2025 -
Newsom seems to believe that regular Americans have grown tired of polarization and want to see ideological enemies find common ground.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Many jurisdictions virtually ceased enforcing the law against dangerous, repeat offenders, while weaponizing law enforcement against political opponents like me.—
NPR,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Rarely do Presidents mention their political opponents by name during joint sessions of Congress.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If that's not enough, then there are even new weapons — the Master Sword, Arwing Guns, and a Chain Chomp that homes in on foes once launched.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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The two longtime Pac-12 foes spent their first Big Ten season fighting for pride and position — and, yes, a whole lot more.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Hostiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hostiles. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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