antagonism
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antagonism
- /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/
Where it comes from
From Ancient Greek ἀνταγωνιστής (antagōnistḗs, “opponent”), from ἀνταγωνίζομαι (antagōnízomai, “antagonize”), from ἀγών (agṓn, “contest”) (English agon).
noun antagonisms
- A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy. Their longstanding antagonism is manifested in frequent scuffles and shouting matches.
Translations
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noun strong dislike
| Español | antagonismo, hostilidad |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 敵対 tekitai, 対立 rairitsu |
| 中文 | 對抗 /对抗 duìkàng |
| Kiswahili | uadui |
| Português | antagonismo |
| Français | antagonisme |
| Deutsch | Antagonismus, Gegensatz |
| Română | antagonism |
| Русский | вражда́ vraždá, вражде́бность vraždébnostʹ, антагони́зм antagonízm |
Talk about this word "antagonism." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/antagonism. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. antagonism. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/antagonism "antagonism." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/antagonism.Cite this
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title = {antagonism},
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