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antagonism

noun

(biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure

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Word length
10
Starts with
A
Ends with
M
Contains
NT
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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ænˈtæɡənɪzəm

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noun

  1. (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure

noun

  1. an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility

noun

  1. the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors

    “the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism”

noun

  1. a state of deep-seated ill-will

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the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism

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