ILL-WISHERS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

ill-wishers

noun

plural of ill-wisher

as in enemies

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Noun

My own team’s research has shown that mycorrhizal fungi can alter chemicals released by plants in ways that are useful for repelling insects while attracting pollinators and insects’ natural enemies.

— Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
The Founding Fathers attacked their enemies in the papers, spreading lies to incite the public against their opponents.

— Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Definition of enemies

Noun

Newsom and other opponents say the initiative would drive the ultra-wealthy out of the state and their departure would blow a hole in the state budget.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Ryan argues in a June report by the Lowy Institute that future wars will reward militaries able to recognize battlefield change, absorb lessons and adapt faster than their opponents.

— David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of opponents

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Unrestricted free agents Marcus Smart, 32, and Luke Kennard, 30, agreed to deals with Western Conference foes.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
The 2018 runners-up and 2022 third-place finishers have three wins and a draw against African World Cup foes since 2014, including their third-place victory over Morocco.

— NBC News, NBC news, 28 June 2026

Definition of foes

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The Highlander, a 500 year old Scotsman who uses an ancient katana faces his most deadly adversaries, including The Kurgan, all set to a Queen soundtrack.

— Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Democrats should learn a lesson from the negative example of their Republican adversaries.

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

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