make an enemy
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To cause someone to become your enemy.
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- He made many enemies during his brief reign.
- I didn't want to make an enemy of Mr Evans.
- Her harsh criticism would make her an enemy of the staff.
- Don't make an enemy of someone so powerful.
- His rude behavior will make him enemies everywhere.
- She didn't want to make any enemies in her new job.
- One careless comment can make you an enemy for life.
- The politician's scandal helped make him a public enemy.
- Try not to make enemies of your colleagues.
- His aggressive tactics will surely make him powerful enemies.