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antagonist

/æn'tæɡənɪst/

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noun
someone who offers opposition
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Similar:

adversary opponent opposer resister

Opposite:

agonist

type of:
individual mortal person somebody someone soul
noun
a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug
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Opposite:

synergist

type of:
drug
noun
a muscle that relaxes while another contracts
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"when bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist"

type of:
antagonistic muscle

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