ANTAGONISM as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure
    Hypernyms(s) antagonism is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
    Hypernyms(s) antagonism is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors
    Usage Example(s)
    • the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism
    Hypernyms(s) antagonism is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • a state of deep-seated ill-will
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) antagonism is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)