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Nemesis vs Competitor - What's the difference?

nemesis | competitor |

As a proper noun nemesis

is (label).

As a noun competitor is

a person or organization against whom one is competing.

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

    Anagrams

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    competitor

    English

    Alternative forms

    * competitour (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person or organization against whom one is competing.
  • A participant in a competition, especially in athletics.

    • Synonyms

    * (person against whom one is competing) adversary (loosely''), opponent (''loosely ) * (participant in a competition) contestant

    Anagrams

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