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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)Cite This Source
an·tag·o·nis·tic    Audio Help   [an-tag-uh-nis-tik] Pronunciation Key
–adjective
1.acting in opposition; opposing, esp. mutually.
2.hostile; unfriendly.
[Origin: 1625–35; antagonist + -ic]

—Related forms
an·tag·o·nis·ti·cal·ly, adverb
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  Synonym Collection v1.1Cite This Source
Main Entry:  antagonistic
Part of Speech:  adjective
Synonyms:  adverse, bitter, conflicting, contradictory, contrary, counter, dissonant, hostile, opposed, renitent, repugnant, unfriendly, clashing
Source:  Synonym Collection v1.1
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  Roget's II: The New ThesaurusCite This Source
Main Entry:  opposing
Part of Speech:  adjective
Definition:  Acting against or in opposition.
Synonyms:  adversarial, adverse, antipathetic, opposed, oppositional
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
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