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antagonistic

/ænˌtæɡ.əˈnɪs.tɪk/ adjective

In Latin: infestus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about antagonistic at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Indicating opposition or resistance.
  2. Characterized by antagonism or antipathy.
    slaves antagonistic to their masters
  3. Arousing animosity or hostility.
    his antagonistic brusqueness