Antagonistic Definition & Meaning

antagonistic
adjective
  1. indicating opposition or resistance
  2. characterized by antagonism or antipathy; "slaves antagonistic to their masters"; "antipathetic factions within the party"
  3. arousing animosity or hostility; "his antagonistic brusqueness"; "Europe was antagonistic to the Unites States"
  4. used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect
  5. incapable of harmonious association

"Antagonistic" in song lyrics

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  • "The lyrical antagonistic"
    Organized Konfusion — Sin
  • "two hormones called antagonistic"
    AOL — AOL

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