antagonism
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for antagonism, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A strong feeling of hostility or opposition toward someone or something.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use antagonism
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mutual antagonism
source of antagonism
Etymology
From Ancient Greek antagonistes ("opponent"), from antagonizomai ("to struggle against"), related to agon, "contest."
Full origin of antagonism →Frequently asked questions
What does “antagonism” mean?
The word “antagonism” means a strong feeling of hostility or opposition toward someone or something. In plain terms, open hostility or a strong dislike between people or groups.
How do you pronounce “antagonism”?
“Antagonism” is pronounced an-TA-guh-nih-zuhm (/ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “antagonism” in a sentence?
Here is “antagonism” used in a sentence: “There was clear antagonism between the two rival coaches.”
What part of speech is “antagonism”?
“Antagonism” is a noun.
Where does the word “antagonism” come from?
The word “antagonism” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek antagonistes ("opponent"), from antagonizomai ("to struggle against"), related to agon, "contest.".
