ANTAGONISTIC

antagonistic

(adjective) incapable of harmonious association

antagonistic, incompatible

(adjective) used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other’s effect

antagonistic

(adjective) arousing animosity or hostility; “his antagonistic brusqueness”; “Europe was antagonistic to the Unites States”

antagonistic, antipathetic, antipathetical

(adjective) characterized by antagonism or antipathy; “slaves antagonistic to their masters”; “antipathetic factions within the party”

antagonistic, counter

(adjective) indicating opposition or resistance

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

antagonistic (comparative more antagonistic, superlative most antagonistic)

Contending or acting against.

(biochemistry) Relating to an antagonist

Synonyms

• See also combative

Anagrams

• anti-agnostic, antiagnostic

Source: Wiktionary

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An*tag`o*nis"tic, An*tag`o*nis"tic*al, a.

Definition: Opposing in combat, combating; contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.

– An*tag`o*nis"tic*al*ly, adv. They were distinct, adverse, even antagonistic. Milman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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