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1. antagonistic_muscle
noun. (physiology) a muscle that opposes the action of another.
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2. antagonistic
adjective. ['ænˌtægəˈnɪstɪk'] indicating opposition or resistance.
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- antagonistic (English)
- -ic (English)
- -ique (French)
- antagonist (English)
- antagonista (Latin)
3. antagonistic
adjective. ['ænˌtægəˈnɪstɪk'] characterized by antagonism or antipathy.
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- antagonistic (English)
- -ic (English)
- -ique (French)
- antagonist (English)
- antagonista (Latin)
4. antagonistic
adjective. ['ænˌtægəˈnɪstɪk'] used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect.
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- antagonistic (English)
- -ic (English)
- -ique (French)
- antagonist (English)
- antagonista (Latin)
5. muscle
noun. ['ˈmʌsəl'] one of the contractile organs of the body.
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- muscle (English)
- muscle (French)
- musculus (Latin)
6. muscle
noun. ['ˈmʌsəl'] animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells.
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- muscle (English)
- muscle (French)
- musculus (Latin)
7. muscle
noun. ['ˈmʌsəl'] a bully employed as a thug or bodyguard.
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- muscle (English)
- muscle (French)
- musculus (Latin)
8. muscle
noun. ['ˈmʌsəl'] authority or power or force (especially when used in a coercive way).
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- muscle (English)
- muscle (French)
- musculus (Latin)
9. muscle
noun. ['ˈmʌsəl'] possessing muscular strength.
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- muscle (English)
- muscle (French)
- musculus (Latin)