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Archenemy vs Nemesis - What's the difference?

archenemy | nemesis |

As nouns the difference between archenemy and nemesis

is that archenemy is a principal enemy while nemesis is (chiefly|north america) an archenemy.

archenemy

English

Alternative forms

* arch-enemy

Noun

(archenemies)
  • a principal enemy

    • Synonyms

    * (l)

    See also

    * (l) * (l)

    nemesis

    English

    (wikipedia nemesis)

    Noun

    (nemeses)
  • (chiefly, North America) An archenemy
  • * "Batman is in constant conflict with his nemesis , The Joker."
  • (chiefly, non-North American usage) A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character
  • The principle of retributive justice.
  • (usually, in the singular, formal) A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided.
  • The polar opposite of a character.
  • A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent.

    • Derived terms

    * archnemesis * nemetic

    Related terms

    * antagonist * villain * rival * bane * archenemy * adversary

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