moriarty
Generic term for a cunning, manipulative antagonist, from Sherlock Holmes nemesis.
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#1·Jun 3, 2026Globalcasual
Generic term for a cunning, manipulative antagonist, from Sherlock Holmes nemesis.
He is the moriarty of the office, everyone is plotting against him.
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