Definitions for nemesis
ˈnɛm ə sɪs; -ˌsizneme·sis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. Nemesisnoun

   (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance

2. bane, curse, scourge, nemesisnoun

   something causing misery or death

   "the bane of my life"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.6 / 5 votes

1. nemesisnoun

   An archenemy

2. nemesisnoun

   A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character

3. nemesisnoun

   The principle of retributive justice.

4. nemesisnoun

   A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided.

5. nemesisnoun

   The polar opposite of a character.

6. nemesisnoun

   A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent.

7. Nemesisnoun

   the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance

8. Etymology: From Νέμεσις.

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1. 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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1. 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.

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1. Nemesisnoun

   the goddess of retribution or vengeance; hence, retributive justice personified; divine vengeance

2. Etymology: [L., fr. Gr. Ne`mesis, orig., distribution, fr. ne`mein to distribute. See Nomad.]

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1. 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".

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1. Nemesis

   nem′e-sis, n. (myth.) the goddess of vengeance: retributive justice.—adj. Nemes′ic. [Gr.,—nemein, to distribute.]

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1. 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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1. Nemesis

   From the goddess of vengeance, who bore this name.

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1. 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.)

Matched Categories

1. • Greek Deity
   • Greek Mythology
   • Affliction

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Anagrams for nemesis »

1. Meissen

2. misseen

3. siemens

How to pronounce nemesis?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Mia

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   Karen

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How to say nemesis in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of nemesis in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of nemesis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of nemesis in a Sentence

1. 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.

2. Rooma Mehra:

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

3. 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.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=nemesis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nemesis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nemesis
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nemesis
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=nemesis
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=nemesis
8. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Nemesis
9. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=nemesis
10. ^ Mythology
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/42474/pg42474-images.html#:~:text=nemesis
11. ^ Usage in printed sources
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