English

Noun
en-noun|nemes|es
#an archenemy
#*"Batman is in constant conflict with his nemesis, The Joker."

1. The principle of retributive justice
2. italbrac|usually singular|formal punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided

#(Greek Mythology) The goddess of divine retribution and vengeance (always capitalized)
#The polar opposite of a character

1. a righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent

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trans-top|The principle of retributive justice
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trans-top|punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided
Finnish: kohtalo
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trans-top|The goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
Finnish: koston jumala
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trans-top|The polar opposite of a character
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trans-top|an archenemy
Finnish: arkkivihollinen
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Related terms
antagonist, villain,rival, bane, and archenemy

Category:Greek derivations

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• 2007-12-20 22:58 - 192.94.38.34 - /* Noun */ put main usage first

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