arch nemesis
Ultimate mortal foe
An arch nemesis is someone's principal enemy or rival—the one antagonist who stands above all others.
The arch- prefix intensifies, marking this as the supreme adversary: Batman's arch nemesis is the Joker.
Often used playfully for rivalries that aren't literally life-and-death: My arch nemesis from high school just got promoted over me.
Also spelled archnemesis.
- rivalOne who competes against
- enemyHostile opposing party
- sworn enemyVowed lifelong adversary
- mortal enemyLethal sworn adversary
- foeHostile opponent
villain · adversary · antagonist · evil twin · sworn · vendetta · hatred · good versus evil · dark side · showdown · final showdown · confrontation · revenge · grudge · feud · mortal · bitter · clash
- enemiesenemy, foe, foes, adversary, rival
- competitioncompete, competitor, contender, winner, sports
- sports rivalriescrosstown rival, derby, grudge match, archrival, bitter rival
- revengeretaliation, payback, vengeance, vendetta, blood feud
arch nemesisbest friend
Most trusted companion
soulmate · guardian angel · champion · ride or die · benefactor
arch, nemesis, arched, arches, arching, archway, archways, archbishop, archangel