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Nemesis

usgb/ˈneməsɪs/Volume
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Unbeatable ChallengePlay
Use 'nemesis' for something or someone that always seems to defeat or outdo a person, often creating ongoing strife. SlideTrying to swim across the channel proved to be his nemesis.
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Personal OppositionPlay
'Nemesis' often signifies a particular person's long-standing rival, implying deep-seated competition. SlideAt every chess tournament, he saw her as his nemesis.
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In stories, 'nemesis' is commonly used to describe the main antagonist or villain who opposes the hero. SlideThe superhero confronted his nemesis in an epic battle for justice.