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antagonist in Portuguese

antagonist in Portuguese is antagonista — antagonist means the character in a story who stands in the way of the main character and drives the conflict.

antagonist in Portuguese

antagonista
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."
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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 Portuguese?

"antagonist" in Portuguese is antagonista. 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 Portuguese, "antagonist" is antagonista.

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