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Also known as foe, enemies, hostiles, inimical
thumbnail|Duel between two enemies; here, the characters of Eugene Onegin and Vladimir Lensky from the novel, [[Eugene Onegin.]] An enemy or a foe is an individual or a group that is considered as forcefully adverse or threatening. The concept of an enemy has been observed to be "basic for both individuals and communities". The term "enemy" serves the social function of designating a particular entity as a threat, thereby invoking an intense emotional response to that entity. The state of being or having an enemy is enmity, foehood or foeship.
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An enemy is an individual or group that is considered forcefully adverse or threatening to another person or community. The concept of enemy matters because it serves an important social function by designating certain entities as threats, which triggers intense emotional responses that can shape how people and communities respond to those they perceive as adversaries.
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