Synonyms of nemeses

nemeses

noun

plural of nemesis

1

as in vigilantes

one who inflicts punishment in return for an injury or offense

Batman is the Joker's main nemesis and always foils his wicked plots

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vigilantes
• punishers
• avengers
• scourges
• chastisers
• revengers
• castigators
• righters
• redressers
• requiters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• redeemers
• vindicators
• ransomers

2

as in punishments

suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense

social ostracism was once society's nemesis for those who defied its sexual mores

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punishments
• penalties
• wraths
• disciplines
• castigations
• deserts
• comeuppances
• chastisements
• sentences
• corrections
• condemnations
• retributions
• revenges
• reprisals
• retaliations
• examples
• vengeances
• criticisms
• fines
• reprimands
• assessments
• denouncements
• charges
• confinements
• rebukes
• imprisonments
• incarcerations
• mulcts
• censures
• damnations
• reproofs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indemnities
• pardons
• vindications
• immunities
• exemptions
• amnesties
• paroles
• acquittals
• exonerations
• releases
• exculpations
• reprieves
• impunities
• remissions
• commutations
• absolutions
• disregards
• remitments
• condonations

3

as in curses

a source of harm or misfortune

irrationality is the nemesis of democracy, for good government depends upon the wisdom of the electorate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curses
• threats
• banes
• menaces
• scourges
• dangers
• afflictions
• hazards
• perils
• risks
• troubles
• snags
• pitfalls
• jinxes
• hoodoos
• booby traps
• hexes
• catches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• benefits
• goods
• advantages
• gifts
• windfalls
• blessings
• help
• aids
• godsends
• felicities
• supports
• boons
• reliefs
• consolations
• joys
• pleasures
• mannas
• comforts
• delights
• assistances
• defenses
• shields
• securities
• guards
• solaces
• protections
• safeguards
• safeties
• armors