antagonism

[An*tagĀ·o*nism]

Opposition of action; counteraction or contrariety of things or principles.

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Opposition of action; counteraction or contrariety of things or principles.

Noun
(biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure

Noun
an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility

Noun
the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors; "the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism"

Noun
a state of deep-seated ill-will


n.
Opposition of action; counteraction or contrariety of things or principles.


Antagonism

An*tag"o*nism , n. [Gr. , fr. to struggle against; against + to contend or struggle, contest: cf. F. antagonisme. See Agony.] Opposition of action; counteraction or contrariety of things or principles. &hand; We speak of antagonism between two things, to or against a thing, and sometimes with a thing.

Opposition of action; counteraction or contrariety of things or principles.

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Usage Examples

By adopting the control strategy, the nation's environmental program has created a built-in antagonism between environmental quality and economic growth.

An almost hysterical antagonism toward the gold standard is one issue which unites statists of all persuasions. They seem to sense... that gold and economic freedom are inseparable.

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Other Usage Examples

A blank wall of social and professional antagonism faces the woman physician that forms a situation of singular and painful loneliness, leaving her without support, respect or professional counsel.

All you now do is pursue your private objectives within society. Instead of us being a community, everybody is asked to seek their own personal ends. It's called competition. And competition is antagonism.

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