What is another word for Archenemy?

Pronunciation: [ˌɑːt͡ʃˈɛnəmi] (IPA)

Archenemy refers to a longtime and formidable enemy who poses a serious threat. However, there are several synonyms to describe this person, including a nemesis, foe, adversary, antagonist, and rival. Each of these words shares some traits with an archenemy, but each has its own nuances. For example, while a nemesis is someone who seeks to bring another person to justice and usually has a specific goal in mind, a foe is simply an enemy. An antagonist is someone who deliberately opposes the protagonist in a story, while a rival is someone who competes with another for the same goal. Regardless of the word used, an archenemy is always something to be feared and respected.

What are the hypernyms for Archenemy?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Archenemy

When the lady was left alone with her sleeping child, and had time to collect her thoughts, she was divided between a sense of relief in her daughter's unexpected rescue from the martyrdom of an abhorrent marriage, and terror as to what the Archenemy and artful plotter might do next.
"Her Mother's Secret"
Emma D. E. N. Southworth
Miss Hepzibah Tarbell, daughter of that Archenemy of his kind, Deacon Joash T., attended only one of my lectures.
"The Function Of The Poet And Other Essays"
James Russell Lowell
Surely he is the shyest of his kind, and, to my fancy, the most beautiful; and therefore Nature seems to have stored him with extra caution towards Archenemy.
"A Kentucky Cardinal"
James Lane Allen

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