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NEMESIS Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word nemesis. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word nemesis. (close relations)
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adversary
nounn
noun

• someone who offers opposition

antagonist
nounn
noun

• someone who offers opposition

• a muscle that relaxes while another contracts

• a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug

enemy
nounn
noun

• an opposing military force

• an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

• any hostile group of people

• a personal enemy

foe
nounn
noun

• an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

• a personal enemy

opponent
nounn
noun

• a contestant that you are matched against

• someone who offers opposition

adjective satellite

• characterized by active hostility

rival
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• as a rival in a competition

noun

• the contestant you hope to defeat

verb

• be equal to in quality or ability

• be the rival of, be in competition with

bane
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• something causing misery or death

curse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

• an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group

• an evil spell

• something causing misery or death

• a severe affliction

verb

• utter obscenities or profanities

• heap obscenities upon

• wish harm upon; invoke evil upon

• exclude from a church or a religious community

scourge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a whip used to inflict punishment

• something causing misery or death

• a person who inspires fear or dread

verb

• punish severely; excoriate

• whip

• cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

Best Hypernyms For NEMESIS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for nemesis, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
adversary affliction opponent rival

Alternatives for ADVERSARY

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