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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
Jason also appeared in series like Desperate Housewives, Arrested Development and two episodes of NCIS (as Robert King, a former Sergeant Major in the Marine Corps and a nemesis of Chief Forensic Scientist Abigail Sciuto).
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Gabriela Silva, TVLine, 21 Feb. 2025
Before this happens, Billy takes a private dig at Sarah by secretly flirting with her nemesis: Simone Delgado (Andrea Londo), a law school colleague who clerked at the Supreme Court and now works with Julian.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
The bunnies' arch nemesis (all superheroes need one) is Dr. Fuzzleglove, a mad genius who is also clumsy and incompetent.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 Feb. 2025
Black-robed Trump nemeses emerged as a menacing force during the first Trump administration.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Gabriela Silva, TVLine, 21 Feb. 2025
Before this happens, Billy takes a private dig at Sarah by secretly flirting with her nemesis: Simone Delgado (Andrea Londo), a law school colleague who clerked at the Supreme Court and now works with Julian.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
The bunnies' arch nemesis (all superheroes need one) is Dr. Fuzzleglove, a mad genius who is also clumsy and incompetent.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 Feb. 2025
Black-robed Trump nemeses emerged as a menacing force during the first Trump administration.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nemesis
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Boll also wrote the script, about a vigilante who becomes a social media sensation, drawing the ire of the local police chief.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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Chat forums filled with would-be MAGA vigilantes who fantasize about rounding up Democratic politicians or acting as bounty hunters to corral undocumented migrants.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Feb. 2025
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Rivers told reporters that the risk of the appeal being unsuccessful and the suspension then ending later in the season was too great of a risk, even if the team disagreed with the severity of the punishment.—
Eric Nehm,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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What’s more, school punishment echoes—and exacerbates—historic racial injustice.—
Aaron Kupchik,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Chinese Communist Party is a curse upon the earth.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
19 Feb. 2025
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Finishing fifth — or even fourth, as Liverpool managed last season — has historically been a bit of a curse, with teams struggling to build on their successes.—
Jessy Parker Humphreys,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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There has been growing concern within several news outlets about drawing the wrath of the Trump administration.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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Almost all of those companies have kept silent publicly, for fear of drawing the wrath of the Trump administration or endangering any court challenges.—
Ellen Knickmeyer and Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Below that class of contenders, though, the Heat have had an opportunity to resemble the likes of the Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks (29-24), Detroit Pistons (29-26) and Orlando Magic (27-29), but a pattern of close losses has been the bane of Miami’s existence.—
James Jackson,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Radio-frequency jamming is the bane of drones and reportedly prevents a large proportion of FPVs from reaching their targets.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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For now, if officials miss an obvious penalty such as a face mask, replay assist can’t throw a flag.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Those who comply will be fingerprinted and documented but can avoid criminal penalties.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Open Doors said that threats against Christians have escalated in recent years, with 355 killed in the DRC last year alone.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Management and boards need to have their expectations set appropriately about the achievable recovery time objective for secure recovery including the time to investigate the incident and remediate the threats.—
James Blake,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Nemesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nemesis. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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