Associations to the word «Antagonism»

Wiktionary

ANTAGONISM, noun. A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.

Dictionary definition

ANTAGONISM, noun. A state of deep-seated ill-will.
ANTAGONISM, noun. The relation between opposing principles or forces or factors; "the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism".
ANTAGONISM, noun. An actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility.
ANTAGONISM, noun. (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure.

Wise words

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