1. (noun)hostility, enmity, antagonism a state of deep-seated ill-will Synonyms: aggression, hostility, enmity, ill will, antagonism
2. (noun)antagonism the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors Synonyms: hostility, enmity
3. (noun)antagonism an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility Synonyms: hostility, enmity
4. (noun)antagonism (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure Synonyms: hostility, enmity
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'antagonism'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. antagonism Antipathy, repugnance, and uncongeniality are instinctive; other forms of dislike may be acquired or cherished for cause. Uncongeniality is negative, a want of touch or sympathy. An antipa Synonyms: antipathy, abhorrence, disgust, hatred, repugnance, antagonism, dislike, hostility, repulsion, aversion, distaste, opposition, uncongeniality, detestation Antonyms: affinity, attraction, fellow-feeling, kindliness, sympathy, agreement, congeniality, harmony, regard