What is another word for foeman?

Pronunciation: [fˈə͡ʊmən] (IPA)

Foeman is a term used to refer to an enemy or opponent. It's a relatively archaic term, and many people might not be familiar with it. However, there are several other words that can be used in place of foeman. One common synonym is adversary, which refers to someone who opposes or fights against another. Another synonym is antagonist, which can refer to a person, group, or force that directly opposes or competes with another. Some other words that can be used in place of foeman include opponent, rival, and enemy. Regardless of the term used, these words all refer to someone who is in opposition to another.

What are the hypernyms for Foeman?

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

Usage examples for Foeman

He afterwards studied law, and so great was his proficiency, that in legal knowledge and forensic power he was a foeman worthy of the steel of such men as Stanton, Ewing, Stanberry and others of national reputation at the Ohio bar.
"Memoirs of Orange Jacobs"
Orange Jacobs
Realizing how slightly she had given thought to him or to his skill at that time, she saw now, spellbound, how a challenge to death, benumbing her with fear, had transformed him into a silent, pitiless foeman, fighting with a lightning-like decision that charged every motion with a fatality for his treacherous enemy.
"Nan of Music Mountain"
Frank H. Spearman
Then Finn arose From deep and sleepless brooding o'er his woes, And spake unto the Fians, "Who shall rest While flees our evil foeman farther west?
"Elves and Heroes"
Donald A. MacKenzie

Famous quotes with Foeman

  • There is yet one place of shelter, Where the foeman cannot come, Where the summons never sounded Of the trumpet or the drum. There again we'll meet our children, Who, on Flodden's trampled sod, For their king and for their country Rendered up their souls to God. There shall we find rest and refuge, With our dear departed brave; And the ashes of the city Be our universal grave!
    William Edmondstoune Aytoun
  • Respect was mingled with surprise, And the stern joy which warriors feel In foeman worthy of their steel.
    Walter Scott

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