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Antagonist (Noun)

Meaning 1

A drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Antonyms

  • Synergist

Hyponyms

  • Tamoxifen

Related Words

  • Antagonism (noun)
  • Antagonistic (adjective)

Meaning 2

Someone who offers opposition.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The company's CEO was a major antagonist to the proposed merger, claiming it would lead to job losses and decreased profits.
  • In the debate, the opposing candidate served as a strong antagonist to the incumbent senator's views on taxation.
  • The environmental group has long been an antagonist to the logging company, which they accuse of destroying habitats.
  • As a vocal critic of the government's policies, the journalist had become an antagonist to the administration.
  • The union leader was a fierce antagonist to the company's plan to outsource jobs overseas.

Synonyms

  • Opponent
  • Opposer
  • Adversary
  • Resister

Antonyms

  • Agonist

Hypernyms

  • Somebody
  • Soul
  • Someone
  • Person
  • Mortal

Hyponyms

  • Duellist
  • Duelist
  • Luddite
  • Enemy
  • Opposition
  • Dueler
  • Withstander
  • Foeman

Related Words

  • Antagonism (noun)
  • Antagonistic (adjective)

Meaning 3

A muscle that relaxes while another contracts; "when bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist".

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Related Words

  • Antagonistic (adjective)
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