Antagonism

[æn'tæg(ə)nɪz(ə)m] or [æn'tæɡənɪzəm]

Definition

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

(noun.) an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility.

(noun.) the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors; 'the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism'.

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Definition

(n.) Opposition of action; counteraction or contrariety of things or principles.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Opposition, contrariety, repugnance, contradiction, clashing.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Hostility, opposition, animosity, enmity

ANT:Amity, alliance, association

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Definition

n. a contending or struggling against: opposition (with to and also with).—n. Antagonisā′tion.—v.t. Antag′onise to struggle violently against: to counteract the action of an opposite muscle.—p.adj. Antag′onised made antagonistic opposed beyond hope of reconciliation.—n. Antag′onist one who contends or struggles with another: an opponent.—adjs. Antag′onist Antagonist′ic contending against: opposed to.—adv. Antagonis′tically.

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