nemesis

The word “nemesis” has 3 syllables: nem-e-sis

It's pronounced as /ˈnɛm.ə.sɪs/

What is synonym and antonym for nemesis?

In the thesaurus, “nemesis” has 64 synonyms and 55 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nemesis along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for nemesis

adversary
affliction
assessment
avenger
bane
booby trap
castigation
castigator
catch
censure
charge
chastisement
chastiser
comeuppance
condemnation
confinement
correction
criticism
curse
damnation
danger
denouncement
discipline
example
fine
hazard
hex
hoodoo
imprisonment
incarceration
infliction
jinx
menace
mulct
opponent
penalty
peril
pitfall
plague
punisher
punishment
rebuke
redresser
reprimand
reprisal
reproof
requiter
retaliation
retribution
revenge
revenger
righter
risk
rival
ruination
scourge
sentence
snag
threat
torment
trouble
vengeance
vigilante
wrath

Antonyms for nemesis

absolution
acquittal
advantage
aid
amnesty
armor
assistance
associate
benefit
blessing
boon
comfort
commutation
condonation
consolation
defense
delight
disregard
exculpation
exemption
exoneration
felicity
forgiveness
gift
godsend
good
guard
happiness
help
immunity
impunity
indemnity
joy
manna
overlooking
pardon
parole
pleasure
protection
ransomer
redeemer
release
relief
remission
remitment
reprieve
safeguard
safety
security
shield
solace
support
vindication
vindicator
windfall

Meanings of nemesis

noun
1. An archenemy.
2. (chiefly non-North American usage) A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character.
3. The principle of retributive justice.
4. (usually in the singular) A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided.
5. The polar opposite of a character.
6. A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent.

Example Sentences

The detective finally confronted his nemesis after years of chasing clues.
In the story, the villain serves as the hero's ultimate nemesis, always one step ahead.
Her former partner became her nemesis in the business world, constantly undermining her efforts.
The athlete trained hard to overcome his nemesis, who had defeated him in the previous championship.
In mythology, many heroes had a nemesis that represented their greatest challenges and fears.

On this page you'll find 119 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nemesis, such as: absolution, acquittal, advantage, adversary, affliction, aid, amnesty.

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