Enemied

/ˈɛnəmɪd/ verb

Definition

Made into an enemy; treated as or became an adversary or opponent.

Etymology

From 'enemy' (from Old French 'enemis,' from Latin 'inimicus' meaning 'hostile') plus the '-ed' suffix. It's a verb form meaning to make someone an enemy.

Kelly Says

You rarely see 'enemied' because modern English prefers 'made an enemy of' or 'antagonized,' but Renaissance poets loved this form for its sharp, accusatory punch.

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