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antagonist in Italian

antagonist in Italian is antagonista, avversario, concorrente — antagonist means the character in a story who stands in the way of the main character and drives the conflict.

antagonist in Italian

antagonista
noun
avversario
noun
One who antagonizes or stirs.
concorrente
noun
One who antagonizes or stirs.
oppositore
noun
One who antagonizes or stirs.

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."
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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.

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What is "antagonist" in Italian?

"antagonist" in Italian is antagonista, avversario, concorrente. 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 Italian, "antagonist" is antagonista, avversario, concorrente.

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

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "antagonist": antagonista, avversario, concorrente, oppositore.

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