Nemesis

Pronunciation: [ nem-uh-sis ]

Definition: noun

1: something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc.

2: an opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome

Origin: Late 16th century; Greek

Etymology: Greek, literally ‘retribution’, from nemein ‘give what is due’

Usage:

Synonyms:

1:

• downfall

• undoing

• ruin

• ruination

• destruction

2:

• enemy

• rival

• foe

• adversary

Antonyms:

1:

• advantage

• happiness

2:

• friend

• confidant

• partner

• associate

Example: 1: The running test was consistently the team's nemesis.

2: The Joker was Batman's nemesis.