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Nemesis Common

Nemesis has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance

"The ancient bard described Nemesis as a stern figure who ensured that every arrogant king eventually faced their just deserts for hubris."

2

something causing misery or death

"the bane of my life"

3

An archenemy

"After years of rivalry, the new mayor declared that her political opponent was finally his nemesis."

Proper Noun
1

The goddess of divine retribution.

"The ancient Greeks believed that Nemesis was the goddess who punished those who became too arrogant by granting them just desserts for their hubris."

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Broader Terms (hypernyms)
affliction
Rhyming Words
sis asis ssis osis csis psis isis apsis iasis mysis oasis arsis ensis assis basis lysis tasis sepsis miosis deesis
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