Nemeses

The farmer's nemeses were the locusts that ate his crops year after year.

The city's nemeses, potholes, made for a bumpy and frustrating commute.

The hero's journey often involved facing and overcoming the challenges posed by the nemeses.

The hero's tragic fate was sealed when he incurred the wrath of the nemeses.

The hero and villain in the action movie were nemeses.

The hero's victory over the nemeses was seen as a triumph of mortal will over divine power.

Eating too much junk food can be a nemeses to your waistline.