Nemeses

The nemeses were often depicted as winged beings with sharp talons and fierce expressions.

Her addiction to alcohol was one of her nemeses.

The homeowner's nemeses, termites, caused extensive damage to the structure of their house.

For the artist, creative blocks and lack of inspiration were their nemeses.

The nemeses were often depicted as the daughters of the goddess Nyx, who personified night.

The artist's nemeses, self-doubt and creative block, made it hard for her to produce new work.

The traveler's nemeses, lost luggage and delayed flights, ruined her vacation.