Synonyms for nemesis
ˈnɛm ə sɪs; -ˌsizneme·sis

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1. Nemesisnoun

   (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance

   Synonyms:
   curse, scourge, bane

2. bane, curse, scourge, nemesisnoun

   something causing misery or death

   "the bane of my life"

   Synonyms:
   whammy, scourge, expletive, condemnation, swearing, curse word, flagellum, jinx, oath, execration, cuss, threat, curse, swearword, bane, hex, torment, terror

Matched Categories

1. • Greek Deity
   • Greek Mythology
   • Affliction

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1. List of paraphrases for "nemesis":

   enemy

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1. List of known nicknames for "Nemesis":

   Roimata Moore

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How to use nemesis in a sentence?

1. David Caon:

   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.

2. Del Percio:

   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.

3. Rooma Mehra:

   Years ask questions and years answer them. God writes the Nemesis..