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antagonism

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"Hostility"

10 letters · collected on this word page

10 lettersPronunciation /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/Part of speech nounSorted aagimnnostStarts with AEnds with M1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

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

Word origin

From Ancient Greek ἀνταγωνιστής (antagōnistḗs, “opponent”), from ἀνταγωνίζομαι (antagōnízomai, “antagonize”), from ἀγών (agṓn, “contest”) (English agon).

Used in a sentence

  • Their longstanding antagonism is manifested in frequent scuffles and shouting matches.

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