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1. antagonism

noun. ['ænˈtægəˌnɪzəm'] a state of deep-seated ill-will.

Etymology

  • antagonism (English)
  • ἀνταγωνιστής (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • ἀνταγωνίζεσθαι (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

2. antagonism

noun. ['ænˈtægəˌnɪzəm'] the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • antagonism (English)
  • ἀνταγωνιστής (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • ἀνταγωνίζεσθαι (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

3. antagonism

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

Etymology

  • antagonism (English)
  • ἀνταγωνιστής (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • ἀνταγωνίζεσθαι (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

4. antagonism

noun. ['ænˈtægəˌnɪzəm'] an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility.

Etymology

  • antagonism (English)
  • ἀνταγωνιστής (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • ἀνταγωνίζεσθαι (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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