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Definitions for nemesis
ˈnɛm ə sɪs; -ˌsizneme·sis
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Princeton's WordNet
Nemesisnoun
(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
bane, curse, scourge, nemesisnoun
something causing misery or death
"the bane of my life"
Wiktionary
nemesisnoun
An archenemy
nemesisnoun
A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character
nemesisnoun
The principle of retributive justice.
nemesisnoun
A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided.
nemesisnoun
The polar opposite of a character.
nemesisnoun
A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent.
Nemesisnoun
the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
Etymology: From Νέμεσις.
Wikipedia
Nemesis
In ancient Greek religion, Nemesis, also called Rhamnousia or Rhamnusia (Ancient Greek: Ῥαμνουσία, romanized: Rhamnousía, lit. 'the goddess of Rhamnous'), was the goddess who personifies retribution for the sin of hubris: arrogance before the gods.
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nemesis
Nemesis is a concept derived from Greek mythology and can be defined as a formidable and relentless adversary or an unbeatable rival that typically brings about one's downfall or punishment, often due to one's own actions or hubris. It can also refer to a situation or event that is viewed as one's worst enemy or the source of their greatest difficulty or conflict.
Webster Dictionary
Nemesisnoun
the goddess of retribution or vengeance; hence, retributive justice personified; divine vengeance
Etymology: [L., fr. Gr. Ne`mesis, orig., distribution, fr. ne`mein to distribute. See Nomad.]
Wikidata
Nemesis
In Greek mythology, Nemesis, also called Rhamnousia/Rhamnusia at her sanctuary at Rhamnous, north of Marathon, was the spirit of divine retribution against those who succumb to hubris. Another name was Adrasteia, meaning "the inescapable." The Greeks personified vengeful fate as a remorseless goddess: the goddess of revenge. The name Nemesis is related to the Greek word νέμειν [némein], meaning "to give what is due".
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Nemesis
nem′e-sis, n. (myth.) the goddess of vengeance: retributive justice.—adj. Nemes′ic. [Gr.,—nemein, to distribute.]
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Nemesis
in the Greek imagination, the executioner of divine vengeance on evil-doers, conceived of as incarnated in the fear which precedes and the remorse which accompanies a guilty action.
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Etymology and Origins
Nemesis
From the goddess of vengeance, who bore this name.
Mythology
Nemesis
(Nem′esis), the goddess of vengeance or justice, was one of the infernal deities. Her mother was Nox. She was supposed to be constantly traveling about the earth in search of wickedness, which she punished with the greatest severity. She is referred to by some writers under the name of Adrasteia. The Romans always sacrificed to this goddess before they went to war, because they wished to signify that they never took up arms but in the cause of justice.
“Forbear, said Nemesis, my loss to moan, The fainting, trembling hand was mine alone.” (Dr. J. Wharton.)
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of nemesis in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of nemesis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of nemesis in a Sentence
This started when he first faced a primary challenge in 2014, that brought him to the left and this challenge has brought him further to the left, and he’s staking ground with his nemesis [Mayor] Bill de Blasio to be the main progressive in New York.
We began designing this aircraft cabin five years ago, working with Airbus and Qantas to maximize space, as well as creating a tailored lighting program that will influence mood and sleep patterns, all the design and service elements will work together to significantly improve inflight comfort, convenience and health and well-being and help minimize the old nemesis of jetlag.
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- انتقامArabic
- odplataCzech
- nemesisDanish
- NemesisGerman
- θεια δικηGreek
- nemezoEsperanto
- justiciaSpanish
- کینه جوییPersian
- nemesis, hyvitys, kohtaloFinnish
- NémésisFrench
- nemesisIrish
- नेमसिसHindi
- végzetHungarian
- թշ� ամիArmenian
- nemesisIndonesian
- nemesiItalian
- נ� מ� זִיסHebrew
- 報復Japanese
- ನೆಮೆಸಿಸ್Kannada
- 네메시스Korean
- nemesisLatin
- одмаздаMacedonian
- wrekende gerechtigheid, tegenvoeter, NemesisDutch
- nemesisNorwegian
- NemezysPolish
- NêmesisPortuguese
- răzbunareRomanian
- расплата, воздаяние, возмездиеRussian
- nemesisSwedish
- nemesisTamil
- � త్రువైనTelugu
- กรรมตามสนองThai
- intikamTurkish
- נעמעסיסYiddish
- 復仇者Chinese
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