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Definitions for: Antagonism [n] (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure
[n] an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
[n] the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors; "the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism"
[n] a state of deep-seated ill-will
Webster (1913) Definition: An*tag"o*nism, n. [Gr. ?, fr. ? to struggle
against; ? against + ? to contend or struggle, ? contest: cf.
F. antagonisme. See Agony.]
Opposition of action; counteraction or contrariety of things
or principles.
Note: We speak of antagonism between two things, to or
against a thing, and sometimes with a thing.
Synonyms: enmity, hostility
See Also: dislike, enmity, hindrance, hostility, ill will, interference, latent hostility, oppositeness, opposition, state, state of war, suspicion, tension, war
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