Nemesis

/ˈnɛməsɪs/ noun

Definition

A long-standing rival or enemy who is very difficult to defeat. It can also mean a force that brings someone down, especially as a kind of punishment for their actions.

Etymology

From Greek 'Nemesis', the goddess of retribution and justice who punished arrogance. The name came into English to mean an agent of deserved downfall.

Kelly Says

A nemesis isn’t just any enemy; it’s the one that keeps coming back and exposes your weaknesses. In stories, a character’s nemesis often feels almost fated, like a mirror that shows them what they most need to face.

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