Antagonist meaning

What does “antagonist” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“antagonist” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: someone who offers opposition.

antagonist

noun

someone who offers opposition
Synonymsadversary opponent opposer resister
Oppositesagonist
a muscle that relaxes while another contracts
“when bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist”
a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug
Oppositessynergist

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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