antagonism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.

Pronunciation

/ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-antagonism.wav

Word forms

antagonism antagonisms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀνταγωνιστής (antagōnistḗs, “opponent”), from ἀνταγωνίζομαι (antagōnízomai, “antagonize”), from ἀγών (agṓn, “contest”) (English agon).

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