antagonistic
1. [ adjective ] characterized by antagonism or antipathy
Synonyms: antipathetical antipathetic
Examples:

"slaves antagonistic to their masters" "antipathetic factions within the party"

Related terms: hostile
2. [ adjective ] indicating opposition or resistance
Synonyms: counter
Related terms: negative
3. [ adjective ] used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect
Synonyms: incompatible
Related terms: synergistic
4. [ adjective ] arousing animosity or hostility
Synonyms: antagonizing
Examples:

"his antagonizing brusqueness" "a speech that was antagonizing to many voters"

Related terms: conciliating alienating
5. [ adjective ] opposing or neutralizing or mitigating an effect by contrary action
Synonyms: counteractive
Related terms: active ant countervailing opposing countervailing antiphlogistic antidotal antacid
6. [ adjective ] incapable of harmonious association
Related terms: incompatible
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