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Meaning of ANTAGONISTIC

Pronunciation:  an`tagu'nistik

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  incapable of harmonious association
  2. [adj]  used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect
  3. [adj]  arousing animosity or hostility; "his antagonizing brusqueness"; "a speech that was antagonizing to many voters"
  4. [adj]  characterized by antagonism or antipathy; "slaves antagonistic to their masters"; "antipathetic factions within the party"
  5. [adj]  indicating opposition or resistance
 
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 Synonyms: alienating, antagonising, antagonizing, antipathetic, antipathetical, counter, hostile, incompatible, negative
 
 Antonyms: conciliating, conciliative, conciliatory, interactive, synergistic
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\An*tag`o*nis"tic\, Antagonistical
 
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