Backbiter
Backbiter noun - One who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel.
Nemesis and backbiter are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nemesis" instead a noun "Backbiter".
Nearby Words: backbiting, backbite
Nemesis
Nemesis noun - One who inflicts punishment in return for an injury or offense.
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Both words in one sentence
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Nemesis Weapon: Luke creates a special sword called Backbiter, which has one blade made of Celestial bronze (which can harm monsters and immortals, but can't harm heroes and mortals) and one blade made out of tempered steel (which can't harm monsters and immortals, but can harm heroes and mortals).
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