nemesis
noun | /nemesis/
an opponent or enemy that is very difficult to defeat
nemesis
noun | /nemesis/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMan opponent or enemy that is very difficult to defeat
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"The retired boxer finally faced the nemesis who had defeated him earlier."
"Hubris often brings nemesis in tragic literature."
Mnemonic Trick
NEMESIS → NEME (punish) + SIS: think inevitable downfall — adversary who punishes.
Etymology
From Greek Nemesis, goddess of retribution.
Used for a formidable opponent or inevitable punishment.
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