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   An·tag·o·nism

   /anˈtaɡəˌniz(ə)m/

   

   noun

   • 1. active hostility or opposition: "the antagonism between them"
   • ▪ inhibition of or interference with the action of one substance or organism by another.

   Word Origin early 18th century: from antagon- (in either antagonist or antagonize) + -ism.

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   What does antagonism mean?

   • antagonismo… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! antagonism definition: feelings of strong disagreement or hate: . Learn more.

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   What is an example of antagonism?

   • At this period, though he would not have admitted it, he felt a growing antagonism, and the cause was Inga. Antagonism definition: an active hostility or opposition, as between unfriendly or conflicting groups. See examples of ANTAGONISM used in a sentence.

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   What is antagonism between people?

   • Antagonism between people is hatred or dislike between them. Antagonisms are instances of this. There is still much antagonism between environmental groups and the oil companies. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

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   What is antagonism in Physiology?

   • the antagonism between the liberal and the conservative parties. Her plan to become an actress met with the antagonism of her family. Physiology. an opposing action, as by one muscle in relation to another.

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   1 day ago · noun. 1. an active hostility or opposition, as between unfriendly or conflicting groups. the antagonism between the liberal and the conservative parties. 2. an opposing force, principle, or tendency. Her plan to become an actress met with the antagonism of her family. 3. Physiology.

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   The meaning of ANTAGONISM is opposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle. How to use antagonism in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Antagonism.

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   feelings of strong disagreement or hate: There's a history of antagonism between the two teams. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge.

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   noun. /ænˈtæɡəˌnɪzəm/. [uncountable, plural] antagonism (to/toward (s) somebody/something) antagonism (between A and B) feelings of hatred and opposition synonym hostility The antagonism he felt toward his old enemy was still very strong.

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   antagonism. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English an‧tag‧o‧nis‧m /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/ noun [ uncountable] 1 hatred between people or groups of people SYN hostility antagonism between the antagonism between the army and other military groups 2 opposition to an idea, plan etc antagonism to/towards his antagonism towards the ...

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   Apr 26, 2024 · antagonism ( countable and uncountable, plural antagonisms) A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy . Their longstanding antagonism is manifested in frequent scuffles and shouting matches.