antagonism

1. (noun) (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure
Related Words: hindrance, interference, interfering

2. (noun) being an opposing principle or force or factor: "inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism"
Related Words: incompatibility

3. (noun) an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
Related Words: dislike, enmity, hostility, ill will

4. (noun) a state of deep-seated ill-will
Synonyms: enmity, hostility
Related Words: latent hostility, state, state of war, suspicion, tension, war



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