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mortal enemy

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Noun1.mortal enemy - an enemy who wants to kill you
foe, enemy - a personal enemy; "they had been political foes for years"
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He landed in America, was received with enthusiasm, held meetings, saw himself carried in triumph, reconciled President Barbicane to his mortal enemy, Captain Nicholl, and, as a token of reconciliation, persuaded them both to start with him in the projectile.
Round The Moon by Verne, Jules View in context
I had sent so many memorials and petitions for my liberty, that his majesty at length mentioned the matter, first in the cabinet, and then in a full council; where it was opposed by none, except Skyresh Bolgolam, who was pleased, without any provocation, to be my mortal enemy.
Gulliver's Travels by Swift, Jonathan View in context
Aramis darted at D'Artagnan one of those looks which inform a man that he has acquired a mortal enemy.
The Three Musketeers by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
 
 
 
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