antagonism

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/
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Noun

antagonism (countable and uncountable, plural antagonisms)

  1. A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.
    Their longstanding antagonism is manifested in frequent scuffles and shouting matches.

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Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French antagonisme.

Noun

antagonism n (plural antagonisme)

  1. antagonism

Declension

Declension of antagonism
singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative-accusative antagonism antagonismul antagonisme antagonismele
genitive-dative antagonism antagonismului antagonisme antagonismelor
vocative antagonismule antagonismelor

Swedish

Noun

antagonism c

  1. antagonism

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