Synonyms of nemesis

nemesis

noun

1

as in vigilante

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 & Similar Words

• vigilante
• avenger
• punisher
• chastiser
• scourge
• revenger
• castigator
• righter
• redresser
• requiter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• redeemer
• vindicator
• ransomer

2

as in punishment

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 & Similar Words

• punishment
• wrath
• penalty
• comeuppance
• discipline
• correction
• sentence
• chastisement
• castigation
• revenge
• vengeance
• retribution
• condemnation
• retaliation
• desert(s)
• reprisal
• example
• fine
• criticism
• assessment
• reprimand
• imprisonment
• damnation
• denouncement
• incarceration
• confinement
• rebuke
• charge
• censure
• mulct
• reproof

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pardon
• indemnity
• vindication
• parole
• amnesty
• immunity
• acquittal
• exemption
• exoneration
• impunity
• exculpation
• release
• forgiveness
• commutation
• reprieve
• remission
• disregard
• absolution
• remitment
• condonation
• overlooking

3

as in curse

a source of harm or misfortune

irrationality is the nemesis of democracy, for good government depends upon the wisdom of the electorate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curse
• bane
• threat
• menace
• scourge
• danger
• affliction
• hazard
• risk
• peril
• jinx
• trouble
• hex
• hoodoo
• pitfall
• snag
• catch
• booby trap

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• benefit
• advantage
• assistance
• aid
• support
• relief
• good
• blessing
• gift
• help
• boon
• windfall
• godsend
• felicity
• defense
• comfort
• joy
• pleasure
• delight
• security
• protection
• safety
• consolation
• manna
• solace
• shield
• guard
• armor
• safeguard

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