Antagonism

What do we mean by antagonism?

Hostility that results in active resistance, opposition, or contentiousness. synonym: enmity. noun

The condition of being an opposing principle, force, or factor. noun

Interference in the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure. noun

The state of being mutually opposed; mutual resistance or opposition of two forces in action; contrariety of things or principles. noun

The act of antagonizing; opposition. noun

Opposition of action; counteraction or contrariety of things or principles. noun

A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy. noun

An actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility noun

A state of deep-seated ill-will noun

The relation between opposing principles or forces or factors noun

(biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure noun

A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.

Words that are spelled similarly to antagonism:
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