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antagonistic

/&/n,t/&/g/@/'n/I/st/I/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. arousing animosity or hostility

    adj.all

    Examples
    His antagonistic brusqueness.
    Europe was antagonistic to the Unites States.
    Antonyms conciliative conciliatory

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect

    adj.all

    Synonyms incompatible
    Antonyms interactive synergistic

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. Opposing in combat, combating; contending or acting against; as, <i>antagonistic</i> forces.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. indicating opposition or resistance

    adj.all

    Synonyms counter

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. characterized by antagonism or antipathy

    adj.all

    Examples
    Slaves antagonistic to their masters.
    Synonyms antipathetic antipathetical

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. incapable of harmonious association

    adj.all

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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