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antagonista 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/

Korean meaning: 적극적으로 반대하거나 적대적인 사람; 적수, 대립자

Korean pronunciation: 앤**태**거니스트

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  • The company's main antagonist turned out to be their own outdated computer system.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

antagonist concept
💡 Concept

The political antagonist aggressively confronts his rival during the heated debate

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antagonist rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The antagonist faces the protagonist while the evangelist rises!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ænˈtæɡənɪst/
🇬🇧 UK/ænˈtæɡənɪst/

🌳Etymology

Prefixant--
Rootagon
Suffix--ist

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.

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🎵Rhyme

protagonistcolumnistevangelist
protagonist
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat has become the neighborhood antagonist, picking fights with every dog on the block.

😄 Fun example

The company's main antagonist turned out to be their own outdated computer system.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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

adversaryopponentenemyrivalfoe

Antonyms

protagonistallysupporter

Related

oppositionconflictrivalrynemesisvillain