ANTAGONISM

antagonism

(noun) (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure

antagonism

(noun) an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility

antagonism

(noun) the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors; “the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism”

hostility, enmity, antagonism

(noun) a state of deep-seated ill-will

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

antagonism (countable and uncountable, plural antagonisms)

A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.

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Source: Wiktionary


An*tag"o*nism, n. Etym: [Gr. antagonisme. See Agony.]

Definition: Opposition of action; counteraction or contrariety of things or principles.

Note: We speak of antagonism between two things, to or against a thing, and sometimes with a thing.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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