noun Download 🔗Share An archenemy Examples : "Batman is in constant conflict with his nemesis, The Joker." character person story Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (chiefly non-North American usage) A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character. Examples : "For the young athlete, demanding practices and strict coaches were his nemeses, pushing him to the brink of quitting. " character literature person mythology story Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The principle of retributive justice. Examples : "After years of cheating on tests, Sarah finally faced her nemeses: failing grades and expulsion from school. " philosophy moral mythology character curse Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (usually in the singular) A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided. Examples : "For the student who always skipped class, failing the final exam became his nemesis. " character mythology literature curse philosophy outcome story Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The polar opposite of a character. Examples : "In superhero comics, villains are often the hero's nemeses, representing everything the hero fights against. " story character literature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent. Examples : "After years of bullying weaker students, the school bully finally faced his nemeses when the entire football team, having witnessed his cruelty, stood up to him. " character mythology literature philosophy religion moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
