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    [Noun]  | "nem*e*sis" | \ ˈne-mə-səs \


    1: the Greek goddess of retributive justice

    2: one that inflicts retribution or vengeance

    3: a formidable and usually victorious rival or opponent


    Origin: 1561 ;

     Borrowed from Latin, borrowed from Greek némesis "retribution, righteous anger, blame," probably derivative (with -esis, analogically extended form of -sis, -tis, suffix of action nouns) of némein "to rule, distribute, apportion" {mat|nimble|};

    [Noun]  | "nemesis" 


    1: one who inflicts punishment in return for an injury or offense;


      * e.g., " ... Batman is the Joker's main nemesis and always foils his wicked plots "





    2: suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense;


      * e.g., " ... social ostracism was once society's nemesis for those who defied its sexual mores "



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    3: a source of harm or misfortune;


      * e.g., " ... irrationality is the nemesis of democracy, for good government depends upon the wisdom of the electorate "



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     [ "nemesis" ]

    1: A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent.

      * e.g.,  ... Lex Luthor will always be Superman's nemesis 


     [ "nemesis" ]

    2: Your worst enemy.

     [ "nemesis" ]

    1: A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent. Personified in this instance by an 'orrible cunt...me.

      * e.g.,  ... Oneate7 is your nemesis MWHAHAHA. 

     [ "nemesis" ]

    1: NEMESIS was the goddess of indignation and retribution for evil deeds or undeserved good fortune. She was a personification of the resentment aroused in men, -and in the gods-, by other men who commited crimes with apparent impunity, or who had inordinate good fortune. Her name means 'she who distributes or deals out'.

      * e.g.,  ... That goddess Nemesis was a real bitch. 


     [ "nemesis" ]

    2: Nemesis directed human affairs in such a way as to maintain equilibrium. Happiness and unhappiness were measured out by her, care being taken that happiness was not too frequent or too excessive. If this happened, Nemesis could bring about losses and suffering. As one who checked extravagant favours by Tykhe (Fortune), Nemesis was regarded as an avenging or punishing divinity.

     [ "nemesis" ]

    1: Nemesis is the Greek goddess of retribution.

      * e.g.,  ... "Jeepers Muffy!!I see your nemesis...Miss Candida Vaginitus is going to be at the party too!" 


     [ "nemesis" ]

    2: Your worst enemy.


     [ "nemesis" ]

    3: A person or thing that is extremely difficult to defeat.

     [ "nemesis" ]

    1: Character in 2000AD. Part of an organisation called 'Credo' dedicated to overthrowing the human 'Termight' empire.

      * e.g.,  ... I haven't bought 2000AD for years, but I still remember Nemesis. 


     [ "nemesis" ]

    2: Initially, he was pretty cool. Then it all got a bit silly.

     [ "nemesis" ]

    1: The shittest movies ever made

      * e.g.,  ... If someone invitest you to watch any of these films they're trying to kill you - run RUN!!! 

     [ "nemesis" ]

    1: Some crappy Star Trek movie.

      * e.g.,  ... Star Trek Nemesis SUCKED ass. 

     [ "nemesis" ]

    1: the BEST rollercoaster in the world!!

      * e.g.,  ... It's the most intense ride ever, it kicks ass 

     [ "nemesis" ]

    1: Our sun's binary twin, most likely a red or brown dwarf. Actually, it most likely doesn't exist. Blamed by believers for every mass extinction our planet has seen, since it allegedly launches Oort Cloud comets into our solar system during some period of it's long-ass orbit.

      * e.g.,  ... Curios child: What killed the dinosaurs? 

     [ "nemesis" ]

    1: A genetically enhanced zombie due to a heavy dose of exposure from the G-virus.

      * e.g.,  ... Man, if you ever see Nemesis in real life, you better get out your magnum and be ready to plug 13 rounds in his chest, because, baby, he isnt going to stop. 


     [ "nemesis" ]

    2: Nemesis is known to hunt S.T.A.R.S. members because it is rumored that he was one before he turned mutant.


     [ "nemesis" ]

    3: Nemesis was last seen on resident evil 3: and will be making an appearance on the new resident evil movie: Resident Evil, Apocalypse

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