nemesis
noun pl. nemeses
- Gr. Myth. the goddess of retributive justice, or vengeance
- just punishment; retribution
- one who imposes retribution
- anyone or anything which seems to be the inevitable cause of someone's downfall or defeat
See nemesis in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(nĕmˈĭ-sĭs)
noun pl. nem·e·ses (-sēzˌ) - A source of harm or ruin: Uncritical trust is my nemesis.
- Retributive justice in its execution or outcome: To follow the proposed course of action is to invite nemesis.
- An opponent that cannot be beaten or overcome.
- One that inflicts retribution or vengeance.
- Nemesis Greek Mythology The goddess of retributive justice or vengeance.
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