archnemeses
Ultimate bitter rivals
Archnemeses is the plural of archnemesis—principal enemies or rivals.
The prefix arch- intensifies nemesis to indicate the supreme or ultimate adversary: Batman and the Joker are archnemeses.
The word appears most often in discussions of fiction, comics, and superhero narratives, though it extends to real-world rivalries: The two companies have been archnemeses for decades.
Those who compete
- foesHostile opponents
- opponentsThose who compete against
- antagonistsOpponents in conflict
- archenemiesGreatest, most hated opponents
challengers · combatants · contenders · competitors · detractors · opposers · adversary · enemy
Fictional evil adversaries
- mastermindsPlans and directs schemes
- evildoersThose who do wrong
- tyrantsOppressive absolute rulers
- villainsEvil characters in narratives
megalomaniacs · Joker · Moriarty · Magneto · henchmen
rivals
Those who compete
- foesHostile opponents
- opponentsThose who compete against
- antagonistsOpponents in conflict
archenemies · challengers · combatants · contenders · competitors · detractors · opposers · adversary · enemy · foil
supervillains
Fictional evil adversaries
- mastermindsPlans and directs schemes
- evildoersThose who do wrong
- tyrantsOppressive absolute rulers
villains · megalomaniacs · Joker · Moriarty · Magneto · henchmen
battles
Military combat events
- clashesViolent encounters or disagreements
- showdownsDecisive final confrontations
- confrontationsDirect hostile encounters
feuds · vendettas · wars · struggles · face-offs · duels · standoffs · rivalries · enmity · hostilities
backstory
Character's past narrative
archnemesesbest friends
Closest mutual companions
soulmates · blood brothers · allies · partners · confidants
archnemesescomplete strangers
strangers · nobodies · nonentities · acquaintances · unknowns