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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
Synonyms of nemesis

avenger, castigator, chastiser, punisher, scourge, vigilante
Words Related to nemesis

revenger

redresser, righter

requiter
Near Antonyms of nemesis

ransomer, redeemer, vindicator

2 suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense

  • social ostracism was once societyʼs nemesis for those who defied its sexual mores
Synonyms of nemesis

castigation, chastisement, comeuppance, correction, desert(s), discipline, penalty, punishment, wrath
Words Related to nemesis

reprisal, retaliation, retribution, revenge, vengeance

assessment, charge, fine, mulct

example, sentence

confinement, imprisonment, incarceration

condemnation, damnation, denouncement

censure, criticism, rebuke, reprimand, reproof
Near Antonyms of nemesis

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
Synonyms of nemesis

affliction, bane, curse, scourge
Words Related to nemesis

hex, hoodoo, jinx

danger, hazard, menace, peril, risk, threat, trouble

booby trap, catch, pitfall, snag
Near Antonyms of nemesis

advantage, aid, assistance, gift, help, relief, support

comfort, consolation, solace

delight, joy, pleasure

armor, defense, guard, protection, safeguard, safety, security, shield
Antonyms of nemesis

benefit, blessing, boon, felicity, godsend, good, manna, windfall

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