antipathy and antagonism imply a natural or logical basis for one's hatred or dislike, antipathy suggesting repugnance, a desire to avoid or reject, and antagonism suggesting a clash of …

Definition of antagonism noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

ANTAGONISM definition: an active hostility or opposition, as between unfriendly or conflicting groups. See examples of antagonism used in a sentence.

ANTAGONISM meaning: 1. hate, extreme unfriendliness, or active opposition to someone: 2. hate, extreme unfriendliness…. Learn more.

antagonism, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Antagonism between people is hatred or dislike between them. There is still much antagonism between the two groups.

The antagonist is commonly positioned against the protagonist and their world order. [4] While narratives often portray the protagonist as a hero and the antagonist as a villain, like Harry …

There is a long history of antagonism [= hostility, enmity] between the two nations. The policy is creating antagonism [= opposition] between the staff and management. I never felt any …

antagonism (ænˈtæɡəˌnɪzəm) n 1. openly expressed and usually mutual opposition 2. the inhibiting or nullifying action of one substance or organism on another

Dec 14, 2025 · antagonism (countable and uncountable, plural antagonisms) A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.