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antagonist

noun

a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug

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Word length
10
Starts with
A
Ends with
T
Contains
NT
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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ænˈtæɡənɪst

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noun

  1. a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug

noun

  1. a muscle that relaxes while another contracts

    “when bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist”

noun

  1. someone who offers opposition

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when bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist

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