Definition of Antagonistic

1. Adjective. Indicating opposition or resistance.

Exact synonyms: Counter
Similar to: Negative
Derivative terms: Antagonism, Antagonist

2. Adjective. Characterized by antagonism or antipathy. "Antipathetic factions within the party"
Exact synonyms: Antipathetic, Antipathetical
Similar to: Hostile
Derivative terms: Antagonism, Antagonism, Antipathy, Antipathy, Antipathy

3. Adjective. Arousing animosity or hostility. "Europe was antagonistic to the Unites States"
Similar to: Alienating
Derivative terms: Antagonism
Antonyms: Conciliatory

4. Adjective. Used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect.
Exact synonyms: Incompatible
Similar to: Antacid, Antiphlogistic
Derivative terms: Antagonism, Antagonist, Antagonist
Antonyms: Synergistic

5. Adjective. Incapable of harmonious association.
Similar to: Incompatible
Derivative terms: Antagonism

Definition of Antagonistic

1. a. Opposing in combat, combating; contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.

Definition of Antagonistic

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Antagonistic

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

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