Antagonistic

Pronunciation

• IPA: /æn.tæ.É¡É™.ˈnɪs.tɪk/

Origin

From antagonist + -ic

Full definition of antagonistic

Adjective

1. Contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.
• MilmanThey were distinct, adverse, even antagonistic.
• 2002, Barry Ames, The Deadlock of Democracy in Brazil, And deputies from opposing parties, inherently more antagonistic than deputies from the same party, can be bought at a lower price.

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