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Definitions for: Nemesis [n] (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
[n] something causes misery or death; "the bane of my life"
Webster (1913) Definition: Nem"e*sis, n. [L., fr. gr. ?, orig., distribution, fr.
? to distribute. See Nomad.] (Class. Myth.)
The goddess of retribution or vengeance; hence, retributive
justice personified; divine vengeance.
This is that ancient doctrine of nemesis who keeps
watch in the universe, and lets no offense go
unchastised. --Emerson.
Synonyms: bane, curse, scourge
See Also: affliction, Greek deity
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