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Definition of Nemesis

1. Noun. (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance.

2. Noun. Something causing misery or death. "The bane of my life"

Definition of Nemesis

1. n. The goddess of retribution or vengeance; hence, retributive justice personified; divine vengeance.

Definition of Nemesis

1. Proper noun. (Greek god) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance ¹

2. Noun. (chiefly North America) An archenemy ¹

3. Noun. (chiefly non-North American usage) A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character ¹

4. Noun. The principle of retributive justice. ¹

5. Noun. (usually singular formal) A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided. ¹

6. Noun. The polar opposite of a character. ¹

7. Noun. A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Nemesis

1. an unbeatable opponent [n NEMESES]

Medical Definition of Nemesis

1. The goddess of retribution or vengeance; hence, retributive justice personified; divine vengeance. "This is that ancient doctrine of nemesis who keeps watch in the universe, and lets no offense go unchastised." (Emerson) Origin: L, fr. Gr, orig, distribution, fr. To distribute. See Nomad. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nemesis

nematospiroides nematospiroides dubius nemertean nemerteans nemertes nemertian nemertians nemertid nemertida nemertina

nemertine nemertines nemeses nemesia nemesias nemesis nemetean nemine contradicente nemmine nemn

nemned nemning nemns nemophila nemophilas nemophilist nemophilists nemophily nemoral nemorous

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