antagonism
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀνταγωνιστής (“opponent”), from ἀνταγωνίζεσθαι (“antagonize”), from Ancient Greek ἀγών (“contest”) (English agon).
Noun
antagonism (plural antagonisms)
- A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.
- The longstanding antagonism is manifested in frequent scuffles and shouting matches.
Related terms
Translations
strong dislike
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