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antagonistic
adjective
Incapable of harmonious association
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æn.tæ.ɡə.ˈnɪs.tɪk
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adjective
Incapable of harmonious association
adjective
Used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect
adjective
Arousing animosity or hostility
“His antagonistic brusqueness”
adjective
Characterized by antagonism or antipathy
“Slaves antagonistic to their masters”
adjective
Indicating opposition or resistance
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His antagonistic brusqueness
Europe was antagonistic to the United States
Slaves antagonistic to their masters
Antipathetic factions within the party
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