arch-nemesis
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- noun
- /ˈɑːrk ˈnɛmɪsɪs/
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- The Klingon Koloth from the episode "The Trouble With Tribbles" was envisioned as a recurring character and arch-nemesis of Kirk's.
- arch-nemesis Moriarty
Foiled again by Trump's arch nemesis, his mouth.
- Foiled again by Trump's arch nemesis, his mouth.
- Well, well, well, if it isn't my old arch nemesis racism.
- How can he not know how to spell the title of his arch nemesis?
- I will be putting on a show and beating the shit out of my arch nemesis.
- I mean like you know, y'all know Chris Delea, my arch nemesis and he doesn't, he's never had a drop of anything.
- Earthwormer just turns itself on, is my arch nemesis.
- And finally, what about Oled's arch nemesis not being as bright as Quantum dot and Burn in?
Examples
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On that night, Max Miracle will defend his title against his arch nemesis, the undefeated Tucker Von Magnus and his evil manager, DG Haven.
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Crispin loves her, but will that be enough to save her when he discovers she is, in fact, his arch-nemesis, the Derbywood Bandit?
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Why do you have an arch nemesis?
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My arch nemesis is here.
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I'm trying to destroy my arch nemesis!
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Is your brother marrying your arch nemesis?
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Holly is not my arch nemesis.
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Then, as often happens in middle school, my BFF became my arch nemesis.
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The Joker, Clown Prince of Crime, is Batman's arch-nemesis.
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In the final match, the champion faced his long-time arch-nemesis for the title.
Synonyms
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A powerful enemy or thing that causes someone's defeat
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A person who is someone's main enemy in a long rivalry
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The main opponent someone or a team competes with for a long time
The main enemy someone has for a long time
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Etymology
Arch-nemesis comes from two Greek parts: arch- meaning 'main' or 'first', as in archbishop, and nemesis, the name of a Greek goddess who became a word for an 'enemy' or someone who 'punishes' you. So an arch-nemesis is your main or most powerful enemy who often appears again and again.