Nemesis
Pronunciation : Nem"e*sis
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L., fr. gr. Nomad.] (Class. Myth.)
Definition : Defn: The goddess of retribution or vengeance; hence, retributive justice personified; divine vengeance. This is that ancient doctrine of nemesis who keeps watch in the universe, and lets no offense go unchastised. Emerson.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913