nemesis

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Synonyms: emesis, nemeses, nemesia, nemisis, nemesio, nemesias, nemesius

Antonyms: emesis, nemeses, nemesia, nemisis, nemesio, nemesias, nemesius

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Noun

1. An [[enemy]], especially an [[archenemy]].
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. {{cap|polar opposite}}, especially of a literary character.
5. The principle of [[retributive]] justice.
6. {{lb|en|usually|in the singular|formal}} A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided; (an instance of) [[retribution]].

Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|Greek god}} The [[goddess]] of [[divine]] [[retribution]].
2. {{lb|en|astronomy}} {{w|128 Nemesis}}, a main belt [[asteroid]].
3. {{lb|en|astronomy}} A hypothetical [[star]] postulated to be orbiting the [[Sun]] to explain a perceived cycle of mass [[extinction]]s in the [[geological]] record.

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