antagonism

noun

an·tag·o·nism an-ˈta-gə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce antagonism (audio)

: opposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle

the antagonism of democracy to dictatorship

: actively expressed opposition or hostility

antagonism between factions

personal antagonism

: opposition in physiological action

especially : interaction of two or more substances such that the action of any one of them on living cells or tissues is lessened

Example Sentences

The region has a long history of ethnic antagonisms. the antagonism between them was so bad they couldn't even sit near each other

Recent Examples on the Web If anything, the de-politicization of our society produces a world that is allergic to antagonism, to the widespread conflicts that mar it and that expects that life can be governed according to the same like/dislike logic that rules social media.

Vogue, 12 Sep. 2022 The bill also serves as a strong response of sorts to the Supreme Court’s hints of antagonism towards other rights.

Matt Ford, The New Republic, 19 July 2022 Megan’s disability has attracted some surprising and hurtful antagonism.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 June 2022 This kind of verbal antagonism and psychological gamesmanship isn’t even history.

Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 From the beginning, Mr. Chancellor shows, rulers have tried to intervene to soften the antagonism between borrowers and lenders.

Adam Rowe, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 In fact, Gottlieb and Caro had a long history of antagonism, squabbling over things large and small, including the semicolon.

Mary Norris, The New Yorker, 30 June 2022 Pratt’s attempt to push back against the perception of him as a God-fearing man in a MAGA hat comes in the wake of the fall of Roe vs. Wade, and increased public antagonism towards the vile bigotry ingrained in organized religion.

Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 29 June 2022 But at heart, he is forged from a place of intentional antagonism, a mode of confrontational filmmaking that coalesced in the early 1990s.

Joshua Rothkopf, EW.com, 30 June 2022 See More

antagonism

noun

as in hostility

a deep-seated ill will the antagonism between them was so bad they couldn't even sit near each other

Synonyms & Similar Words

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hostility
hatred
animosity
grudge
enmity
tension
bitterness
antipathy
animus
rancor
feud
friction
malice
jaundice
bad blood
discord
gall
alienation
vindictiveness
virulence
disaffection
vendetta
estrangement
loathing
hate
vitriol
conflict
unfriendliness
spite
score
malignity
blood feud
venom
malignancy
spitefulness
coolness
strain
inhospitableness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

amity
friendliness
friendship
sympathy
empathy
amiability
neighborliness
civility
hospitality
cordiality
amicability
understanding
goodwill
comity

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of antagonism are animosity, animus, antipathy, enmity, hostility, and rancor. While all these words mean "deep-seated dislike or ill will," antipathy and antagonism imply a natural or logical basis for one's hatred or dislike, antipathy suggesting repugnance, a desire to avoid or reject, and antagonism suggesting a clash of temperaments leading readily to hostility.

a natural antipathy for self-seekers

antagonism between the brothers

The words animosity and antagonism can be used in similar contexts, but animosity suggests intense ill will and vindictiveness that threaten to kindle hostility.

animosity that led to revenge

While the synonyms animus and antagonism are close in meaning, animus adds to animosity the implication of strong prejudice.

objections devoid of personal animus

While in some cases nearly identical to antagonism, enmity suggests positive hatred which may be open or concealed.

an unspoken enmity

Although the words hostility and antagonism have much in common, hostility suggests an enmity showing itself in attacks or aggression.

hostility between the two nations

The meanings of rancor and antagonism largely overlap; however, rancor is especially applied to bitter brooding over a wrong.

rancor filled every line of his letters

单词	antagonism
释义	antagonism noun an·tag·o·nism an-ˈta-gə-ˌni-zəm 1 a : opposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle the antagonism of democracy to dictatorship b : actively expressed opposition or hostility antagonism between factions personal antagonism 2 : opposition in physiological action especially : interaction of two or more substances such that the action of any one of them on living cells or tissues is lessened Synonyms animosity animus antipathy bad blood bitterness enmity gall grudge hostility jaundice rancor See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The region has a long history of ethnic antagonisms. the antagonism between them was so bad they couldn't even sit near each other Recent Examples on the Web If anything, the de-politicization of our society produces a world that is allergic to antagonism, to the widespread conflicts that mar it and that expects that life can be governed according to the same like/dislike logic that rules social media. Vogue, 12 Sep. 2022 The bill also serves as a strong response of sorts to the Supreme Court’s hints of antagonism towards other rights. Matt Ford, The New Republic, 19 July 2022 Megan’s disability has attracted some surprising and hurtful antagonism. The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 June 2022 This kind of verbal antagonism and psychological gamesmanship isn’t even history. Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 From the beginning, Mr. Chancellor shows, rulers have tried to intervene to soften the antagonism between borrowers and lenders. Adam Rowe, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 In fact, Gottlieb and Caro had a long history of antagonism, squabbling over things large and small, including the semicolon. Mary Norris, The New Yorker, 30 June 2022 Pratt’s attempt to push back against the perception of him as a God-fearing man in a MAGA hat comes in the wake of the fall of Roe vs. Wade, and increased public antagonism towards the vile bigotry ingrained in organized religion. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 29 June 2022 But at heart, he is forged from a place of intentional antagonism, a mode of confrontational filmmaking that coalesced in the early 1990s. Joshua Rothkopf, EW.com, 30 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology see antagonize First Known Use 1716, in the meaning defined at sense 2a Kids Definition antagonism noun an·tag·o·nism an-ˈta-gə-ˌni-zəm : a strong feeling of dislike or disagreement Medical Definition antagonism noun an·tag·o·nism an-ˈtag-ə-ˌniz-əm : opposition in physiological action: a : opposing action in the effect of contraction of muscles (as the extensors and flexors of a part) b : interaction of two or more substances such that the action of any one of them on living cells or tissues is lessened (as by interference with the uptake or by an opposing physiological reaction) compare synergism antagonism noun as in hostility a deep-seated ill will the antagonism between them was so bad they couldn't even sit near each other Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance hostility hatred animosity grudge enmity tension bitterness antipathy animus rancor feud friction malice jaundice bad blood discord gall alienation vindictiveness virulence disaffection vendetta estrangement loathing hate vitriol conflict unfriendliness spite score malignity blood feud venom malignancy spitefulness coolness strain inhospitableness Antonyms & Near Antonyms amity friendliness friendship sympathy empathy amiability neighborliness civility hospitality cordiality amicability understanding goodwill comity See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of antagonism are animosity, animus, antipathy, enmity, hostility, and rancor. While all these words mean "deep-seated dislike or ill will," antipathy and antagonism imply a natural or logical basis for one's hatred or dislike, antipathy suggesting repugnance, a desire to avoid or reject, and antagonism suggesting a clash of temperaments leading readily to hostility. a natural antipathy for self-seekers antagonism between the brothers The words animosity and antagonism can be used in similar contexts, but animosity suggests intense ill will and vindictiveness that threaten to kindle hostility. animosity that led to revenge While the synonyms animus and antagonism are close in meaning, animus adds to animosity the implication of strong prejudice. objections devoid of personal animus While in some cases nearly identical to antagonism, enmity suggests positive hatred which may be open or concealed. an unspoken enmity Although the words hostility and antagonism have much in common, hostility suggests an enmity showing itself in attacks or aggression. hostility between the two nations The meanings of rancor and antagonism largely overlap; however, rancor is especially applied to bitter brooding over a wrong. rancor filled every line of his letters
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