| 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 | ||