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Definition of antagonistic adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

antagonistic

adjective
 
/ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/
 
/ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/
(formal)
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  1. antagonistic (to/toward(s) somebody/something) showing or feeling opposition synonym hostile
    • Marx saw these issues in terms of antagonistic class relationships.
    • The interview made her antagonistic towards journalists.
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