Nemeses

The main character's nemeses in the movie were the gang of thieves who had taken over her neighborhood.

Her addiction to alcohol was one of her nemeses.

The scientist believed that time was the ultimate nemeses, always ticking away and limiting his ability to achieve his goals.

The chef's nemeses, a lack of fresh ingredients and poor kitchen equipment, limited his culinary creations.

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

The hero's nemeses were the villains who sought to destroy the city.