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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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Kevin Kline steals the show as her nasty, crafty nemesis
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Disclaimer, Apple TV+'s new limited series starring the mighty Cate Blanchett, also happens to be directed by Alfonso Cuarón, a filmmaker whose technically dazzling, morally impressive films include Gravity and Roma.
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
After demolishing Bayern Munich 4-1 in the Champions League, the Catalans are on a high and also top La Liga by three points at the expense of their arch nemesis.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Our encounter with the Phantom Goldfinger takes place at Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire, England, the country estate where Bond first meets his nemesis and challenges him to a game of golf.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
The Dodgers’ biggest nemesis with a bat in his hands is Aaron Judge.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
After demolishing Bayern Munich 4-1 in the Champions League, the Catalans are on a high and also top La Liga by three points at the expense of their arch nemesis.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Our encounter with the Phantom Goldfinger takes place at Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire, England, the country estate where Bond first meets his nemesis and challenges him to a game of golf.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
The Dodgers’ biggest nemesis with a bat in his hands is Aaron Judge.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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And now, as Trump prepares to take office in January, Foley isn’t the only one in this space who sees a place for vigilantes on the border.Tess Owen, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
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Ranchers, Border Patrol officers, vigilantes and even migrants themselves believe that Donald Trump’s second presidency is bringing a crackdown.David Culver, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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If convicted, the punishment is life in prison without the possibility of parole.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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And the judge, whose prior decisions to delay Trump’s sentencing were partly based on his consideration of the case’s unique circumstances, may be reluctant to mete out a punishment on the president-elect.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Hollywood Reporter caught up with the affable Williams and Knight — whose The Real Brady Bros podcast relives every episode — to talk Brady Bunch auditions, Ann B. Davis’ comic timing and those pesky Hawaiian curses.Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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Several generations of the Buendía lineage will mark the future of this mythical town, tormented by madness, impossible loves, a bloody and absurd war, and the fear of a terrible curse that condemns them, without hope, to one hundred years of solitude.Dana Feldman, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Laura Donnelly is phenomenal as the older Helen, who is moved by a hardened, ancient wrath.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Although Blasphemous Edict won’t be able to clear the board against the most extreme go-wide decks (where wraths are often the most needed), being a sacrifice effect gets around annoying protection like Indestructible.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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If body acne is the bane of your existence, this gel body wash will definitely help clear up your skin.Devon Abelman, Allure, 6 Nov. 2024
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That new app has been the bane of many longtime Sonos users' existence of late.Parker Hall, WIRED, 3 June 2024
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Failure to meet those deadlines will result in a monthly $10,000 penalty for every well in violation.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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During a game, events like letting in a goal or getting a penalty might temporarily drop their win probability.Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Officials soon realized a power plant might also come under threat and began building trenches to divert the lava streams away from the infrastructure that provides electricity and water to 30,000 Icelanders.Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 27 Nov. 2024
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Because of the threat of tariffs on both Canadian and Mexican exports to the United States, shares of most automakers’ stocks fell Tuesday, with GM closing down 9%, Ford down 3%, Stellantis, the maker of cars under the Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler brands, off 6%.Chris Isidore, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Nemesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nemesis. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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