noun

antagonism

an-TA-guh-nih-zuhm

noun

A strong feeling of hostility or opposition toward someone or something.

"There was clear antagonism between the two rival coaches."

"Years of antagonism between the neighbours finally boiled over."

How to Use Antagonism

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOpen hostility or a strong dislike between people or groups.

Common pairings

mutual antagonism source of antagonism

antagonisms plural

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There was clear _____ between the two rival coaches.

From Ancient Greek antagonistes ("opponent"), from antagonizomai ("to struggle against"), related to agon, "contest."

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