Nemeses

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

The journalist's nemeses, the lack of reliable sources and conflicting information, made it hard for her to report the truth.

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

The hiker's nemeses, blisters on her feet, made it difficult for her to continue on the trail.

The hiker's nemeses were the difficult terrain and bad weather.