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Meaning of Nemesis in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈnɛməsəs/

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  1. Noun

    Nemesis

    Etymology

    late 16th century: Greek, literally ‘retribution’, from nemein‘give what is due’

    Definitions

    1. (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
  2. 2. something causes misery or death

    Examples

    • « the bane of my life »

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