antagony

Meanings

• opposition or conflicting action or idea

  - "The battery and the bulb form an antagony."
  - "The hero and the villain are the antagonists in the story."

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Rhymes

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antonym , sympathy , empathy , agony

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Homophones

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1. antonym
   

2. anatomy
   

3. antonymic
   

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Variants

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antagonist , antagonistic muscle , antagonists

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Forms

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noun, verb

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Etymology

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derived from the Greek word 'antagonia' meaning opposition or conflicting action or idea.

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Related Concepts

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1. protagonist: The main character or hero of a story, who is typically opposed by the antagonist.

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Culture

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In literature and art, antagonists often create conflict and tension, driving the plot forward. In music, antagonistic elements can create contrast and tension, adding depth and complexity to the composition.

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