Nemesis

Synonyms of nemesis

• adversary
• foe
• rival

Antonyms of nemesis

• friend
• ally
• protector

Collocations of nemesis

archenemy

Frequency: 80 %

The superhero's archenemy always seemed to be one step ahead.

opponent

Frequency: 75 %

The boxer's toughest opponent proved to be his nemesis in the ring.

rival

Frequency: 70 %

The two companies have been rivals in the market for years.

adversary

Frequency: 65 %

The two politicians were longtime adversaries in the political arena.

foe

Frequency: 60 %

The knight faced his foe in a fierce battle.

Idiomatic Expressions for nemesis

• Phrase: Nemesis of progress
  Meaning: Something or someone that consistently hinders or opposes advancement or development.
  Usage: The lack of funding proved to be the nemesis of progress for the research project.