antagonist

[an·tag·o·nist]

An antagonist is someone who opposes someone else. In the book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," the antagonist is the Grinch, because he tries to make life miserable for every Who down in Whoville.

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One who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; an opponent.

Noun
a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug

Noun
a muscle that relaxes while another contracts; "when bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist"

Noun
someone who offers opposition


n.
One who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; an opponent.

n.
A muscle which acts in opposition to another; as a flexor, which bends a part, is the antagonist of an extensor, which extends it.

n.
A medicine which opposes the action of another medicine or of a poison when absorbed into the blood or tissues.

a.
Antagonistic; opposing; counteracting; as, antagonist schools of philosophy.


Antagonist

An*tag"o*nist , n. [L. antagonista, Gr. ; against + combatant, champion, fr. : cf. F. antagoniste. See Antagonism.] 1. One who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; an opponent.
Antagonist of Heaven's Almigthy King.
Our antagonists in these controversies.
2. (Anat.) A muscle which acts in opposition to another; as a flexor, which bends a part, is the antagonist of an extensor, which extends it. 3. (Med.) A medicine which opposes the action of another medicine or of a poison when absorbed into the blood or tissues. Syn. -- Adversary; enemy; opponent; toe; competitor. See Adversary.

Antagonist

An*tag"o*nist, a. Antagonistic; opposing; counteracting; as, antagonist schools of philosophy.

One who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; an opponent.

Antagonistic; opposing; counteracting; as, antagonist schools of philosophy.

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Usage Examples

I just want to be a part of great stories, whether I'm part of an amazing ensemble cast or I'm leading it or the antagonist or whatever.

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