nemesis

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see also: Nemesis

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈnɛməsɪs/

Noun

nemesis (plural nemeses)

1. (chiefly, North America) An archenemy

   Batman is in constant conflict with his nemesis, The Joker.

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, formal) 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.

Translations

• Russian: возме́здие

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Nemesis

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈnɛməsɪs/

Proper noun

1. (Greek god) The goddess of divine retribution.

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2. (astronomy) 128 Nemesis, a main belt asteroid.
3. (astronomy) A hypothetical star postulated to be orbiting the Sun to explain a perceived cycle of mass extinctions in the geological record.

Translations

• French: Némésis
• German: Nemesis
• Portuguese: (Portugal) Némesis, (Brazil) Nêmesis
• Russian: Немези́да
• Spanish: Némesis

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