Associations to the word «Antagonistic»

Wiktionary

ANTAGONISTIC, adjective. Contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.

Dictionary definition

ANTAGONISTIC, adjective. Indicating opposition or resistance.
ANTAGONISTIC, adjective. Characterized by antagonism or antipathy; "slaves antagonistic to their masters"; "antipathetic factions within the party".
ANTAGONISTIC, adjective. Arousing animosity or hostility; "his antagonistic brusqueness"; "Europe was antagonistic to the Unites States".
ANTAGONISTIC, adjective. Used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect.
ANTAGONISTIC, adjective. Incapable of harmonious association.

Wise words

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Nathaniel Hawthorne