antagonist
An opponent or enemy.
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Definition of Antagonist
An opponent or enemy.
Example sentences
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2001: The calcium antagonists represent one of the top ten classes of prescription drugs in terms of commercial value, with worldwide sales of nearly $10 billion in 1999. — Leslie Iversen, Drugs: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford 2001, p. 41)
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A flexor, which bends a part, is the antagonist of an extensor, which extends it.
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Antonyms for Antagonist
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How many syllables does antagonist have?
Antagonist has 4 syllables: ant·ago·nis·t. The word is broken into 4 spoken beats.
What part of speech is antagonist?
Antagonist is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.
What are synonyms for antagonist?
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Example: "2001: The calcium antagonists represent one of the top ten classes of prescription drugs in terms of commercial value, with worldwide sales of nearly $10 billion in 1999. — Leslie Iversen, Drugs: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford 2001, p. 41)"
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How many letters does antagonist have?
Antagonist has 10 letters. It contains 4 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.