Nemesis
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- proper noun
- /ˈnɛməsɪs/
- Literature
- But wherever he goes, he says Nemesis pursues him, and the troubled spirits of revenge will not let him rest.
- Star Trek: Nemesis
- novel, "Nemesis"
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Watch on YouTubeYou know, when Nemesis occurs, we think of that as kind of poetic justice and we feel a sense of, of things being set the way they ought to be.
- You know, when Nemesis occurs, we think of that as kind of poetic justice and we feel a sense of, of things being set the way they ought to be.
Examples
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It was Nemesis, a fierce warrior, who exacted vengeance with her sword of justice, right?
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NEMESIS WAS THE GOD OF RETRIBUTION.
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And when he does whatever it is, he is struck by Nemesis, the goddess of retribution.
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In Greek mythology, Nemesis is often depicted as the goddess who punishes those guilty of hubris.
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The hero faced Nemesis as a consequence of his pride and arrogance, receiving divine retribution.
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According to legend, Nemesis was sent to restore balance and avenge the dishonored.
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Etymology
Nemesis comes from an old Greek word that meant 'to give what is due' and 'punishment', from nemein meaning 'to give what is due'. So a Nemesis is a person or force that brings the punishment someone deserves, or a powerful enemy who defeats you because of your mistakes or pride.