Definition of «nemesis»

Nemesis is a term that refers to an opponent or someone who is the cause of ruin, failure, or misfortune. It can also refer to a person's downfall or destruction. The word comes from Greek mythology where it represents the goddess of retribution and punishment for hubris.

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My rival in the office, John, is my nemesis. He always tries to outshine me and we constantly compete for promotions.
The superhero's nemesis, the cunning villain, is always plotting to bring chaos to the city.
Ana's nemesis in the tennis tournament, Sarah, defeated her in the final match last year, and now she's seeking revenge.
The detective's nemesis, a notorious criminal mastermind, has always managed to escape his clutches.
Sophia's nemesis is her fear of public speaking, which she has been trying to overcome by taking speaking classes.

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Sentences with «nemesis»

Although it's surprising other RPG's haven't gone down the route of creating their own type of Nemesis System, pleasingly, it returns in Shadow of War; bigger and more enthralling than ever. (impulsegamer.com)
To Smooth Out A Lifetime of Worry Wrinkles Retinoids, the only major arch nemeses of wrinkles and aging. (thefashionablehousewife.com)
The new changes are a great evolution of the series that can get new players their first taste of hunting while veteran players will look forward to seeing an old nemesis in High Rank hunts. (wccftech.com)
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Definition of «nemesis»

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