antagonist — a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary
Pronunciation (IPA): /ænˈtæɡənɪst/
Example Sentences
- My cat has become the neighborhood antagonist, picking fights with every dog on the block.
- The company's main antagonist turned out to be their own outdated computer system.
- In the debate, she emerged as a formidable antagonist to the proposed policy changes.
antagonist
NOUN[/ænˈtæɡənɪst/]
a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary
The antagonist sneers across the courtroom, blocking the hero's every move.
The antagonist faces the protagonist while the evangelist rises!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'antagonistes', meaning 'opponent' or 'rival', derived from 'anti-' (against) and 'agonistes' (contestant or combatant in a struggle). The word originally referred to a competitor in ancient Greek athletic contests.
Breakdown
anti- (against) + agon (struggle/contest) + -ist (one who practices/does) = antagonist
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📝Examples
“My cat has become the neighborhood antagonist, picking fights with every dog on the block.”
“The company's main antagonist turned out to be their own outdated computer system.”
“In the debate, she emerged as a formidable antagonist to the proposed policy changes.”
“The novel's antagonist was so well-written that readers almost sympathized with the villain.”
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