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Discover LudwigThe word 'arch-enemy' is correct and commonly used in written English
It is typically used to describe someone who is a chief or ultimate enemy, who poses a constant and significant threat or opposition. Example: The superhero's arch-enemy, a ruthless and cunning villain, was determined to destroy the city and everything the hero stood for.
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arch-enemy
noun
Alternative spelling of archenemy
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Blinking is Ricky Wilson's arch-enemy.
"Sega was the arch-enemy," laughs Mike.
Nick O'Teen, Superman's pro-smoking arch-enemy?
"It is the arch-enemy of Georgian independence".
Solution: As arch-enemy of number one, approach with caution.
And why is he hanging around Marcie, Nora's arch-enemy?
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(Lord Voldemort, born Tom Riddle, is Harry Potter's arch enemy in the Potter series).
His arch enemy Hayek called him "the only really great man I ever knew".
But people forget Malaysia was Sukarno's arch enemy", during Konfrontasi – Indonesia's undeclared war against Malaysia.
OZZFEST Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Black Label Society, In Flames, Arch Enemy, As I Lay Dying.
"Who is Captain Hook?" he asked with interest when she spoke of the arch enemy.
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