nemesis

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: nem-e-sis (3)

English Definition

A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of someone's downfall.

Example Sentence

He faced his nemesis in the final match.

US IPA /ˈneməsɪs/

UK IPA /ˈneməsɪs/

archrival adversary opponent retribution downfall

ally friend benefactor