antagonistic

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antagonistic

(adjective)

Meaning

showing active opposition or hostility

Example

"The antagonistic remarks during the debate led to a heated argument."

Synonyms

hostileopposingadverse

Antonyms

friendlycooperativesupportive

More about this word

Word origin
From Greek 'antagonistēs', meaning opponent or rival.
Related word forms
  • noun: antagonist
  • adverb: antagonistically

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