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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
Miranda’s nemesis, Sydney Heron, was right — the nepo energy is strong with this one.
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Laura Bradley, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
The latest installment in the story will also feature appearances from guest stars including Leighton Meester (who is also the real-life wife to Brody) as Abby, Joanne's (Bell) middle school nemesis who is now an Instagram mommy influencer.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The Taylor Sheridan series’ Season 2 finale found Dwight besting his season-long nemesis Cal Thresher (played by guest star Neal McDonough) and then cutting other season-long nemesis Bill Bevilaqua (guest star Frank Grillo) a 50 percent cut of his business for killing New York mafia boss Chickie.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 18 Mar. 2025
His nemesis Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald) is back too, as is his love interest Virginia (Julie Bowen).
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Laura Bradley, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
The latest installment in the story will also feature appearances from guest stars including Leighton Meester (who is also the real-life wife to Brody) as Abby, Joanne's (Bell) middle school nemesis who is now an Instagram mommy influencer.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The Taylor Sheridan series’ Season 2 finale found Dwight besting his season-long nemesis Cal Thresher (played by guest star Neal McDonough) and then cutting other season-long nemesis Bill Bevilaqua (guest star Frank Grillo) a 50 percent cut of his business for killing New York mafia boss Chickie.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 18 Mar. 2025
His nemesis Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald) is back too, as is his love interest Virginia (Julie Bowen).
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nemesis
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Hawkeye’s Jack Duquesne (Tony Dalton), who criticizes Fisk’s vigilante obsession and status quo shake-ups, reminds him that the wealthy socialites shouldn’t be underestimated.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2025
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This one has Skarsgard as Eddie, a deadbeat but well-meaning dad to Sarah (Ashley Cartwright) and petty thief whose attempt to steal a luxury SUV turns into disaster because its unseen psycho vigilante owner named William (Anthony Hopkins) has rigged it so bad things happen.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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Trump announced a 10 percent tariff on China in February before doubling it to 20 percent in March as punishment for fentanyl trafficking.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Janine lost her eye as punishment at the Red Center, the training facility for Handmaids.—
Alexandra Hurtado,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The annual cost-of-living adjustment Social Security recipients receive is both a blessing and a curse.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Homewood’s location on the western shore of Lake Tahoe is both a blessing and a curse.—
Megan Michelson,
Outside Online,
4 Apr. 2025
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Not Choosing Your Trees Wisely The shade of a giant oak certainly has its appeal, but planting one on a five-foot stretch of earth separating your driveway from your neighbor’s is ill-advised and a surefire way to feel the wrath of the family who lives next door.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Congressional Republicans were not inclined to deny Hegseth his appointment or to risk the President’s wrath.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2025
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The result is side spin on shots hit off the toe and heel, the bane of most recreational golfers, is cut almost in half.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Perennials are just starting to send out new buds and shoots, lawns are starting to green, and the weeds—the bane of every gardener's existence—are really coming to life.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Australian government announced plans in December 2024 to strengthen these measures by introducing financial penalties for platforms that fail to reach or renew commercial agreements.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Wild, who killed three penalties, including a 24-second five-on-three, in the final 9:14 of the game, climbed back into the seventh spot in the West.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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With no British troops on hand, Dunmore saw this threat as his only option to avert violence.—
Andrew Lawler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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The greatest tornado threat will begin later in the afternoon and continue overnight.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Nemesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nemesis. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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