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