nounπShareAn archenemy"Batman is in constant conflict with his nemesis, The Joker."characterpersonliteraturemythologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(chiefly non-North American usage) A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character."For years, the stubborn weeds in her garden had been her nemesis, constantly ruining her vegetable patch. "characterpersonstoryliteraturemythologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe principle of retributive justice."After years of cheating on his taxes, the man finally faced his nemesis: an audit and steep penalties. "philosophymoralcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually in the singular) A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided."After years of neglecting his health, a heart attack became the inevitable nemesis he had earned. "outcomecharactermythologyliteraturecursesufferingphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe polar opposite of a character."For the diligent student who always completes homework, the classmate who never does any work is their nemesis. "characterliteraturestoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent."After years of evading taxes, the wealthy businessman finally met his nemesis in the form of a meticulous and relentless IRS investigator. "mythologyliteraturecharacterstoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
