antagonistic

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations

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From antagonist +‎ -ic

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• IPA: /æn.tæ.gə.'nɪs.tɪk/

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antagonistic (comparative more antagonistic, superlative most antagonistic)

1. Contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.
   • 2002, Barry Ames, The Deadlock of Democracy in Brazil, page 171:

     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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• See also Wikisaurus:combative

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