English adjective: antagonistic | |||
1. | antagonistic indicating opposition or resistance | ||
Synonyms | counter | ||
Similar | negative | ||
Antonyms | positive, neutral | ||
2. | antagonistic characterized by antagonism or antipathy | ||
Samples | Slaves antagonistic to their masters. Antipathetic factions within the party. | ||
Synonyms | antipathetic, antipathetical | ||
Similar | hostile | ||
Antonyms | amicable | ||
3. | antagonistic arousing animosity or hostility | ||
Samples | His antagonistic brusqueness. Europe was antagonistic to the Unites States. | ||
Similar | alienating | ||
Antonyms | conciliative, conciliatory | ||
4. | antagonistic used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect | ||
Synonyms | incompatible | ||
Similar | antacid, antiphlogistic | ||
Antonyms | interactive, synergistic | ||
5. | antagonistic incapable of harmonious association | ||
Similar | incompatible | ||
Antonyms | compatible | ||