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antagonistic

/æn,tæɡə'nɪstɪk/

Synonyms of antagonistic Antonyms of antagonistic Examples of antagonistic Usage of antagonistic Parts of antagonistic Definition that contains antagonistic Words sounding like antagonistic Explanation of antagonistic

adjective
used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect
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incompatible antacid antiphlogistic

Opposite:

synergistic
adjective
indicating opposition or resistance
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counter negative
adjective
characterized by antagonism or antipathy
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"slaves antagonistic to their masters"

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antipathetic antipathetical hostile
adjective
arousing animosity or hostility
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"his antagonistic brusqueness" "Europe was antagonistic to the Unites States"

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alienating

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conciliatory
adjective
incapable of harmonious association
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incompatible

Examples of antagonistic

"slaves antagonistic to their masters"
"his antagonistic brusqueness"
"Europe was antagonistic to the Unites States"