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antagonism

/ antagonism /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
(biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure
Type of:
hindrance interference
Domain:
biochemistry
noun Sense 2
an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
Type of:
dislike hostility enmity
Derived:
antagonize antagonise
noun Sense 3
the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors
"the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism"
Type of:
opposition oppositeness
Derived:
antagonize antagonise counteract
noun Sense 4
a state of deep-seated ill-will
Type of:
state
Kinds of:
latent hostility tension war state of war suspicion
Derived:
antagonize antagonise
Semantic Complexity
87%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
20
Times Searched
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hindrance interference dislike hostility enmity opposition oppositeness state latent hostility tension war state of war