PoliticsAugust 16, 2026
nemesis
NEM-uh-sis
Definition
A long-standing rival or archenemy; a person or force that is a source of harm or retribution.
Etymology
The word comes from the Greek goddess Nemesis, who personified divine retribution against those who displayed hubris (arrogance). It evolved in English to refer generally to an unbeatable rival or a source of inevitable downfall.
In the news
The article uses the word to describe Adam Schiff as a long-term political adversary who has been the subject of intense personal attacks and hostility from Hasan Piker.
Hasan Piker torched over playbook to dodge his past controversies: ‘Bats— crazy’
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