Meaning & use
antagonistic
Showing open hostility or opposition toward someone or something.
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The two rival companies have had an antagonistic relationship for over a decade.
His antagonistic tone during the meeting made the negotiations even harder.
A note on using this word
In medicine, "antagonistic" describes a drug or muscle that counteracts another's effect, a specialized, non-hostile use.
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