Synonyms & related words for nemesis

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of nemesis — including avenger. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to nemesis

Explore words related to nemesis — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include bane, archenemy, scourge, foe, adversary, villainess, tormentor, villains. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for nemesis

Common synonyms for nemesis include avenger — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does nemesis come from?

The word nemesis breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root nemesis-, from Greek nemein (“to distribute, allot, deal out”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.