nemesis

  1. Proper noun.  (Greek god) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance.
  2. Noun.  (Chiefly North American usage) An archenemy.
  3. Noun.  (Chiefly non-North American usage) A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character.
  4. Noun.  The principle of retributive justice.
  5. Noun.  (usually, singular) A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided.
  6. Noun.  The polar opposite of a character.
  7. Noun.  A righteous infliction of retribution manifested in an appropriate manner, by an appropriate turn of events.

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