nemesis

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noun

Plural noun:

nemeses

1.
An enemy, especially an archenemy.
Batman is in constant conflict with his nemesis, The Joker.
2.
A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character, as an agent of that character's fate or destiny, especially within a narrative.
3.
The personification of the "fatal flaw" of a dramatic hero in the style of Greek tragedy.
4.
Polar opposite, especially of a literary character.
5.
The principle of retributive justice.
6.
(formal, singular, usually)(usually in the singular, formal) A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided; (an instance of) retribution.

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ine-pro From the Greek goddess of retribution Nemesis (Ancient Greek Νέμεσις).