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nemesis
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of NEMESIS
1
one who inflicts punishment in return for an injury or offense <Batman is the Joker's main nemesis and always foils his wicked plots>
2
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense <social ostracism was once society's nemesis for those who defied its sexual mores>
Synonyms castigation, chastisement, comeuppance, correction, desert(s), discipline, nemesis, penalty, wrath
Related Words reprisal, retaliation, retribution, revenge, vengeance; assessment, charge, fine, mulct; example, sentence; confinement, imprisonment, incarceration; condemnation, damnation, denouncement; censure, criticism, rebuke, reprimand, reproof
Near Antonyms amnesty, indemnity, pardon, parole; acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication; exemption, immunity, impunity; release; commutation, reprieve; absolution, forgiveness, remission, remitment; condonation, disregard, overlooking
3
a source of harm or misfortune <irrationality is the nemesis of democracy, for good government depends upon the wisdom of the electorate>
Related Words hex, hoodoo, jinx; danger, hazard, menace, peril, risk, threat, trouble; booby trap, catch, pitfall, snag
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