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antagonist in German

antagonist in German is Antagonist, Gegner, Widersacher — antagonist means the character in a story who stands in the way of the main character and drives the conflict.

antagonist in German

Antagonist
noun
An opponent or enemy.
Gegner
noun
An opponent or enemy.
Widersacher
noun
An opponent or enemy.
Antagonist
noun

What does "antagonist" mean?

  1. noun The character in a story who stands in the way of the main character and drives the conflict.
    "The antagonist is her own sister, which makes every scene harder."
  2. noun A person who actively opposes or fights against someone else.
    "He relished his role as the government's chief antagonist."
  3. noun In medicine and biology, a substance that blocks the action of another, or a muscle that opposes the movement of another.
    "The drug acts as an antagonist at the receptor, blocking the usual response."

antagonist in a sentence

  • The antagonist is her own sister, which makes every scene harder.
  • A good antagonist believes they are the hero of the story.
  • He relished his role as the government's chief antagonist.
  • The two were antagonists long before the trial began.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "antagonist" in German?

"antagonist" in German is Antagonist, Gegner, Widersacher. antagonist means: The character in a story who stands in the way of the main character and drives the conflict.

How do you use "antagonist" in a sentence?

Example: "The antagonist is her own sister, which makes every scene harder." In German, "antagonist" is Antagonist, Gegner, Widersacher.

Are there other ways to say "antagonist" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "antagonist": Antagonist, Gegner, Widersacher.

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