nemesis

[US]/ˈneməsɪs/
[UK]/ˈneməsɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. retribution; someone who inflicts punishment; divine punishment.
Word Forms
Pluralnemeses

Example Sentences

Nemesis is notoriously slow.

one risks nemesis by uttering such words.

nothing called down the wrath of Nemesis quicker.

To follow the proposed course of action is to invite nemesis.

It's a tricky time for consumers, because the answer depends on the food — and some are losing trans fat only to hae another artery clogger take its place, that old nemesis saturated fat.

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