Dictionary Check: antagonism

"antagonism" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 17 points

Definition

noun

a state of deep-seated ill-will

Synonyms:
noun

the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors

Example: "the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism"
noun

an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility

noun

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

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