nemesis

nem-e-sis · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A long-standing rival; an archenemy.

  2. 2.

    A cause of harm or ruin; something that a person cannot overcome.

  3. 3.

    (Greek mythology) The goddess of divine retribution and vengeance.

  4. 4.

    Deserved punishment or downfall.

Forms

plural: nemeses

Related words

Antonyms: ally, friend
See also: adversary, enemy, rival
Synonyms: adversary, enemy, rival

Etymology

From Greek Nemesis, goddess of retribution, from nemein ("to give what is due").