antagonistic

Meanings

• adjective

  Opposed in action or effect; tending to obstruct or impede; opposing.

  - "The two teams were antagonistic towards each other during the championship."
  - "His antagonistic behavior made it difficult for him to make friends."

• adjective

  Acting in opposition or hostility; opposing or resisting.

  - "The antagonistic forces of nature were in balance."
  - "His antagonistic stance on the issue caused a heated debate."

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Pronunciation

1. /æn.tæ.ɡə.ˈnɪs.tɪk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with antagonistic
agonic , dramonic , honic , onic , ponic , ronic

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Variants

List of all variants of antagonistic that leads to same result
antagonistic , antagonistically , antagonist , antagonistic muscle , antagonists

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'antagonos' meaning 'opponent' or 'rival'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'antagonistic' is often used in science to describe the relationship between two organisms or substances that interact in a mutually opposing way.

2. The term 'antagonist' is used in literature and film to describe the character or force that opposes or conflicts with the protagonist.

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Related Concepts

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1. opposition: A state or attitude of opposing or opposing forces.

2. conflict: A struggle or clash between opposing forces or parties.

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Culture

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Antagonistic behavior or relationships are common themes in literature, particularly in drama and conflict-driven narratives. In art, antagonistic forces can represent the struggle between good and evil, or the tension between opposing ideas.

How to Memorize "antagonistic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene where two opposing forces are in conflict. Imagine the tension and opposition between them.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'antagonistic' comes from the Greek word 'antagonos', meaning 'opponent' or 'rival'.

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