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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
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
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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