what are foes

A foe is an enemy, someone who feels enmity, hatred, or malice towards another. Foes can range from an adversary of one person to that of a nation, from "he is my foe" to "they are my foe". Foes can be personal enemies or opponents, or military enemies. The word foe is sometimes used for an opposing concept or a thing. For example, if you are on a diet, chocolate may be your foe. The term "foe" is often used in literature and poetry.