Meaning of the word nemesis in English
What does nemesis mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
nemesis
US /ˈnem.ə.sɪs/
UK /ˈnem.ə.sɪs/
Noun
1.
a long-standing rival; an arch-enemy
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The protagonist finally faced his nemesis in the final chapter.
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He was a great player, but the French champion became his nemesis.
2.
the inescapable agent of someone's or something's downfall
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Greed was the nemesis that eventually destroyed the empire.
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The lack of funding proved to be the project's nemesis.