nemesis

1. An enemy, especially an archenemy.

   Batman is in constant conflict with his nemesis, The Joker.

2. A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character, as an agent of that character's fate or destiny, especially within a narrative.

3. The personification of the "fatal flaw" of a dramatic hero in the style of Greek tragedy.

4. Polar opposite, especially of a literary character.

   возме́здиеvozmézdije, воздая́ниеvozdajánije, распла́таraspláta

5. The principle of retributive justice.

6. (formal, singular, usually)A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided; (an instance of) retribution.

1. I see you are once again afraid to do battle with your nemesis.

   ruЯ вижу, что ты опять боишься сразиться со своим врагом.

   deWie ich sehe, hast du mal wieder Angst davor, gegen deinen Erzfeind zu kämpfen.

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2. He is my arch-nemesis.

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3. He has become my nemesis.

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4. It's sort of the classic Greek tragedy of hubris begets nemesis.

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5. Boston ivy is Ziri's nemesis.

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