Nearby Words
adjective
1.
acting in opposition; opposing, especially mutually.
2.
hostile; unfriendly.
Related forms
an·tag·o·nis·ti·cal·ly, adverb
non·an·tag·o·nis·tic, adjective
non·an·tag·o·nis·ti·cal·ly, adverb
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Antagonistic
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Example Sentences
- So this ends up in pure antagonistic mudslinging and trash talk rather than a discussion of merit and substance.
- Space-time and matter are mutually antagonistic.
- Lots of good comments, antagonistic ones aside.
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