HyperDic: nemesis

English > 2 senses of the word Nemesis / nemesis:
NOUNperson Nemesis(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
statenemesis, bane, curse, scourgesomething causing misery or death
Nemesis / nemesis > pronunciation
Soundsneh'mahsihs
Rhymesabyss ... worthiness: 194 rhymes with ihs...
English > Nemesis: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance.
CategoryGreek mythologyThe mythology of the ancient Greeks
Instance ofGreek deityA deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks
SpanishNémesis
CatalanNemesis
English > nemesis: 2 senses > noun 2, state
MeaningSomething causing misery or death.
Synonymsbane, curse, scourge
BroaderafflictionA cause of great suffering and distress
Spanishadversidad, calamidad, desgracia, maldición, perdición, ruina
Catalanadversitat, calamitat, desgràcia, maledicció

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