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antagonism

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English

Etymology

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

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Noun

antagonism (countable and uncountable, plural antagonisms)

  1. A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.
    Their longstanding antagonism is manifested in frequent scuffles and shouting matches.

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Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French antagonisme.

Noun

antagonism n (plural antagonisme)

  1. antagonism

Declension

More information singular, plural ...
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Swedish

Noun

antagonism c

  1. antagonism

Declension

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