nemesis

From the Greek goddess of retribution Nemesis.

• IPA^(key): /ˈnɛməsɪs/

nemesis (plural nemeses)

1. (chiefly Canada, US) 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.

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

• archnemesis
• chocolate nemesis
• nemetic

• Meissen, Semiens, misseen, siemens

• (Classical) IPA^(key): /ˈne.me.sis/, [ˈnɛ.mɛ.sɪs]

nemesis f (genitive nemesis); third declension

1. nemesis

Third declension, alternative accusative singular in -im, alternative ablative singular in -ī and accusative plural in -īs.

• Italian: nemesi
• Swedish: nemesis