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nemesis Antonyms

Opposite of nemesis

Because the opposite of nemesis shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A long-standing rival or archenemy who is very difficult to defeat.

Usage Example

"The chess grandmaster finally defeated his lifelong ally in the championship match."

Strongest
ally
Strong
supporter
benefactor
friend
partner

• noun (Context 2)

An inescapable agent of someone's downfall, ruin, or retributive punishment.

Usage Example

"Reckless financial speculation ultimately proved to be the company's salvation."

Strong
salvation
blessing
boon

Similar words to nemesis

Words similar to nemesis shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

archrival
archenemy
downfall
undoing
ruin
antagonist
adversary
bane
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• Nearby Words

neither
nellie
nelly
nemesis
neoadjuvant
neoclassical
neoclassicism

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Nemesis. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/nemesis
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