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antagonistic

/ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/

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antagonisticadjective

more antagonistic

Comp.

most antagonistic

Super.

/ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/

antagonisteSe dit d’une opposition active, d’une hostilité ou d’une action qui s’oppose à une autre; très courant aussi en biologie, en médecine et en pharmacologie.

The two groups have been antagonistic towards each other for years.

Les deux groupes sont antagonistes l’un envers l’autre depuis des années.

Additional translations

antagoniqueTerme surtout technique en physiologie, en pharmacologie et en sciences du vivant.

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antagonisticadjective

Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility towards someone or something.

The two groups have been antagonistic towards each other for years, leading to frequent conflicts.

Acting in opposition; opposing, especially mutually.

The antagonistic forces in the story create a compelling conflict that drives the plot forward.

Physiologically opposite in effect; counteracting; especially of muscles or drugs whose actions oppose one another.

Insulin and glucagon have antagonistic effects on blood glucose levels.