Nemesis
['nɛməsɪs]
['nemɪsɪs] or ['nɛməsɪs]
Definition
(noun.) (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance.
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Definition
(n.) The goddess of retribution or vengeance; hence, retributive justice personified; divine vengeance.
Editor: Xenia
Definition
n. (myth.) the goddess of vengeance: retributive justice.—adj. Nemes′ic.
Checked by Herman