nemesis
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/ˈneməsɪs/
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/ˈneməsɪs/
noun
R
someone or something that causes a person to fail or be defeated, and is difficult to avoid
The new tennis player became her nemesis after winning all their matches.
R
a long-term rival or opponent
The two teams faced each other in a match between old nemeses.
R
a situation or event that causes failure or defeat and is deserved or unavoidable
His nemesis was the final exam, which he failed despite studying hard.
translation
someone or something that causes a person to fail or be defeated, and is difficult to avoid; a long-term rival or opponent; a situation or event that causes failure or defeat and is deserved or unavoidable
Word Forms
Plural
Nemeses