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Definition of Antagonistic
1. Adjective. Indicating opposition or resistance.
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
Similar to: Hostile
Derivative terms: Antagonism, Antagonism, Antipathy, Antipathy, Antipathy
3. Adjective. Arousing animosity or hostility. "Europe was antagonistic to the Unites States"
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
Similar to: Antacid, Antiphlogistic
Derivative terms: Antagonism, Antagonist, Antagonist
Antonyms: Synergistic
5. Adjective. Incapable of harmonious association.
Definition of Antagonistic
1. a. Opposing in combat, combating; contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.
Definition of Antagonistic
1. [adj]