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1. antagonist

noun. ['ænˈtægənəst'] someone who offers opposition.

Etymology

  • antagonista (Latin)
  • ἀνταγωνιστής (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

Rhymes with Antagonist

  • protagonist

2. antagonist

noun. ['ænˈtægənəst'] a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug.

Etymology

  • antagonista (Latin)
  • ἀνταγωνιστής (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

3. antagonist

noun. ['ænˈtægənəst'] a muscle that relaxes while another contracts.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • antagonista (Latin)
  • ἀνταγωνιστής (Ancient Greek (to 1453))