agonistic

Modifies a noun

• antibody: HGS-ETR1 mimics the activity of native TRAIL and is therefore considered to be an agonistic antibody.
• behavior: There were no significant differences in the number of agonistic behaviors exhibited during summer versus autumn seasons.
• confrontation: That this conflicting pluralism would be conducive to an agonistic confrontation follows precisely from the fact that it is being articulated together with unity.
• struggle: How is an agonistic struggle secured at the global level?
• conception: Among her research interests are human rights, the agonistic conception of citizenship and multiculturalism.
• interaction: Presumably, anticipation of food creates tensions leading to increased agonistic interactions prior to feeding.