Antagonism Definition & Meaning
antagonism
- noun
- a state of deep-seated ill-will
- the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors; "the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism"
- an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
- (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure
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- What does antagonism mean?
- a state of deep-seated ill-will the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors; "the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism" an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure
- What part of speech is antagonism?
- Antagonism is a noun.
- How many definitions does antagonism have?
- Antagonism has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).