noun
- an enemy or opponent, especially in war or combat
Usage: somewhat formal or literary; often used in historical or military contexts
Examples
- The general studied his foeman's tactics carefully before the battle.
- In medieval times, knights faced their foemen on the battlefield.
- He regarded his business rival as a worthy foeman.
- The two nations had been foemen for centuries.
- She faced her foeman with courage and determination.
- The hero defeated his foeman in single combat.