Added 10 October 2026
nemesis
/ˈnɛməsɪs/ noun
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An enemy, especially an archenemy.
Batman is in constant conflict with his nemesis, The Joker.
- 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.
- The personification of the "fatal flaw" of a dramatic hero in the style of Greek tragedy.
Origin
From the Greek goddess of retribution Nemesis (Ancient Greek Νέμεσις (Némesis)).
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