Antagonistic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ænˌtæɡ.əˈnɪs.tɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Antagonistic is an adjective meaning Contending or acting against.
Meaning
Contending or acting against.
More Meanings
- (biochemistry) Relating to an antagonist.
Example Sentences
They were distinct, adverse, even antagonistic.
The tone of congressional hearings involving tech industry executives in recent years can best be described as antagonistic.
And deputies from opposing parties, inherently more antagonistic than deputies from the same party, can be bought at a lower price.
Though the tephrosia is a powerful agent, and, if carried too far beyond the antagonistic action of the poison, is, I presume, not entirely without danger, I have never known any bad symptoms to arise from its use.
Synonyms for antagonistic
Depending on context, synonyms include hostile, adverse, aggressive, assaultive, bellicose, belligerent.
Antonyms for antagonistic
Common opposites include conciliatory, synergistic, interactive, conciliating, conciliative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antipathetical, hostile, alienating, incompatible, antipathetic, counter.
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