Definition of Antagonist

1. Noun. Someone who offers opposition.


2. Noun. A muscle that relaxes while another contracts. "When bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist"
Generic synonyms: Antagonistic Muscle
Derivative terms: Antagonistic

3. Noun. A drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug.
Generic synonyms: Drug
Specialized synonyms: Estrogen Antagonist, Tamoxifen, Narcotic Antagonist
Derivative terms: Antagonism, Antagonistic
Antonyms: Synergist

Definition of Antagonist

1. n. One who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; an opponent.

2. a. Antagonistic; opposing; counteracting; as, antagonist schools of philosophy.

Definition of Antagonist

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Antagonist

1. A substance that tends to nullify the action of another, as a drug that binds to a cell receptor without eliciting a biological response. Origin: Gr. Antagonistes = an opponent (18 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Antagonist

ant-eater
ant-hill
ant-lion
anta
Antabuse
antacid
antacid
antacids
antacids
antae
antagonise
antagonism
antagonism
antagonisms
antagonist (current term)
antagonist (current term)
antagonistic
antagonistically
antagonistic effect
antagonistic muscle
antagonistic muscles
antagonistic reflexes
antagonists
antagonize
antagonized
antagonizes
antagonizing
Antakiya
Antakya
antalgesia

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