Canadian English Meaning of antagonist
antagonist
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Definitions and Meaning of antagonist in English
antagonist (n)
someone who offers opposition
a muscle that relaxes while another contracts
a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug
antagonist (n.)
One who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; an opponent.
A muscle which acts in opposition to another; as a flexor, which bends a part, is the antagonist of an extensor, which extends it.
A medicine which opposes the action of another medicine or of a poison when absorbed into the blood or tissues.
antagonist (a.)
Antagonistic; opposing; counteracting; as, antagonist schools of philosophy.
FAQs About the word antagonist
antagonist
someone who offers opposition, a muscle that relaxes while another contracts, a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drugOne who contends
enemy,enemy,Opponent,adversary,hostile,archenemy,archfoe,assailant,Attacker,Black sheep
buddy,buddy,friend,buddy,partner,abettor,Accomplice,adherent,Ally,buddy
antagonism => antagonism, antagonise => antagonize, antaean => Antaean, antae => Antaeus, antacrid => Antacid,
