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Antagonist Definition & Meaning

antagonist
noun
  1. someone who offers opposition
  2. a muscle that relaxes while another contracts; "when bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist"
  3. a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug

"Antagonist" in song lyrics

See how antagonist is used in real songs:

  • "And he's the antagonist"
    Louis Logic & J.J. Brown f/ Celph Titled, R.A. the Rugged Man — Diablos (Remix)
  • "I'm a revolutionary antagonist"
    Talib Kweli & Hi Tek (Reflection Eternal) — Good Mourning
  • "shrek's chief antagonist"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "antagonist"

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Frequently asked questions

What does antagonist mean?
someone who offers opposition a muscle that relaxes while another contracts; "when bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist" a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug
What part of speech is antagonist?
Antagonist is a noun.
How many definitions does antagonist have?
Antagonist has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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