Nemeses

The detective knew that the elusive criminal was his nemeses, always managing to evade capture.

His phobia of heights was one of his nemeses that prevented him from enjoying outdoor activities.

The nemeses of clean energy are the fossil fuel industries that have long dominated the world's energy production.

Growing up in poverty, she believed that a life of struggle was her nemeses.

He had a feeling of foreboding that the car accident he had avoided would ultimately prove to be his nemeses.

Writer's block and self-doubt were his nemeses when it came to writing.

The nemeses of the criminal underworld are the police officers who tirelessly work to bring them to justice.