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nemeses

noun

Meaning

  1. An archenemy
  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) 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.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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