Nemesis in Dutch

(Greek god) The goddess of divine retribution.

A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character, as an agent of that character's fate or destiny, especially within a narrative.

A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character, as an agent of that character's fate or destiny, especially within a narrative.

(usually, in the singular, formal) A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided; (an instance of) retribution.