Nemesis
Nemesis [ NEM-uh’-sis ] | |
[ noun ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. a source of harm or ruin 2. an opponent who is fearsome and cannot be beaten or overcome 3. one that inflicts retribution or vengeance | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
The West Indian pace attack of the 1980's proved to be a nemesis for many a batsman. | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : | |
A gruelling second day awaits - including the dreaded javelin, Sotherton's nemesis on a number of occasions and no great favourite of the diminutive Ennis. |
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