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as in vigilante
one who inflicts punishment in return for an injury or offense
Batman is the Joker's main nemesis and always foils his wicked plots
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as in punishment
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
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as in curse
a source of harm or misfortune
irrationality is the nemesis of democracy, for good government depends upon the wisdom of the electorate
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Recent Examples of nemesis
Both qualities suggest he’ll be easily manipulated by the senior senator from his home state, who ultimately becomes Smith’s saboteur and nemesis when the scales fall from the younger man’s eyes.
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Comedian, actor and Donald Trump nemesis Rosie O’Donnell has become the latest stand-up celebrity to flee the U.S. in the wake of the president’s reelection.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
The novel is a pas de trois (dance for three) starring Natalia, her partner, Alexander, and her nemesis, Dmitri.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2025
Theatrics aside, the Hawks were happy to finish the homestand with a win — and damage the playoff chase for a Central Division nemesis.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Comedian, actor and Donald Trump nemesis Rosie O’Donnell has become the latest stand-up celebrity to flee the U.S. in the wake of the president’s reelection.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
The novel is a pas de trois (dance for three) starring Natalia, her partner, Alexander, and her nemesis, Dmitri.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2025
Theatrics aside, the Hawks were happy to finish the homestand with a win — and damage the playoff chase for a Central Division nemesis.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nemesis
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For a character whose flagship show ended seven years ago, the blind lawyer Matt Murdock—better known as the vigilante Daredevil—has maintained a steady presence on Marvel’s roster.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2025
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This one has Skarsgård as Eddie, a deadbeat but well-meaning dad to Sarah (Ashley Cartwright) and petty thief whose attempt to steal a luxury SUV turns into disaster because its unseen psycho vigilante owner named William (Anthony Hopkins) has rigged it so bad things happen.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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The firm warns Trump’s punishments of firms could diminish the independence of lawyers and force them to embrace viewpoints of whichever group happens to hold governmental power.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Here’s how: Normalize Learning from Mistakes: High performers thrive in cultures where feedback is a tool for growth, not punishment.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Then, Democrats have to be thinking about what happens if Republicans only have a mild case of the midterm curse.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
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Flubber can do anything, which is both a blessing and a curse for Professor Brainard.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
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The film’s first trailer release sparks new backlash, this time around its stars’ political leanings Instead of enthusiasm and anticipation for the movie, Disney’s first official Snow White trailer drop incurred the wrath of fans on either side of the Israel-Palestine conflict.—
Krystie Lee Yandoli,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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The cause of Montgomery's wrath, and of his March 30 date, is the Federal Communications Commission, which set an April 1, 2025, deadline for smaller jails to lower the obscene rates of inmate phone calls.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
18 Mar. 2025
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These little piles around my home are the bane of my existence.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
17 Mar. 2025
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And then mentioned the bane of many drivers (including me), a flat tire repair kit that Tesla offers.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes,
12 Feb. 2025
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Utah’s Kevin Stenlund then took a high-sticking penalty in Buffalo’s offensive zone.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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The penalty was the second for Urías under the policy after a 20-game suspension in 2019.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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None of them know how soon the United States might resolve tensions with Canada, or make good on threats to impose a 200% tariff on EU alcohol.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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While the world celebrates the many ways trees and forests help sustain human and animal life, deforestation poses a significant threat to these vital ecosystems, both in the United States and abroad.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Nemesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nemesis. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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