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Plural for a long-standing rival
“But, true to form, the Chicago insurance executive had some parting shots for his long-time nemesis.”
Plural for one who inflicts punishment vengefully
“Cargill conjectures that Hawthorne believed that this act was punishment meted out to him by a vengeful nemesis.”
Plural for the downfall or ruination of someone or something, or that which causes it
“It was the beginning of the end. The debacle, as it turned out, would be his ultimate nemesis.”
Plural for a cause of great distress or misfortune
“He told me of his regrets, how alcohol was his nemesis, but he was now reformed.”
Plural for justice delivered in a retributive manner
“And as any student of Greek tragedy knows, the presence of hubris usually means that nemesis, the righteous retribution of the Gods, is not far behind.”
Plural for the avenging or punishing of past mistakes or misdeeds
Plural for a person or thing that brings bad luck
Plural for the future destined for a person or thing
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