Nemesis

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈnÉ›mÉ™sɪs/

Origin

From the Greek goddess of retribution Nemesis.

Full definition of nemesis

Noun

1. (chiefly North America) An archenemy
• "Batman is in constant conflict with his nemesis, The Joker."
2. (chiefly non-North American usage) A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character
3. The principle of retributive justice.
4. (usually in the singular, formal) A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided.
5. The polar opposite of a character.
6. A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent.

Derived terms

• archnemesis
• nemetic

Related terms

• antagonist
• villain
• rival
• bane
• archenemy
• adversary

Anagrams

• Meissen
• misseen
• siemens