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an·tago·nism (an tag′ə niz′əm)
noun
- the state of being opposed or hostile to another or to each other; opposition or hostility
- an opposing force, principle, etc.; specif., a mutually opposing action that can take place between organisms, muscles, drugs, etc.
Etymology: Gr antagōnisma < antagōnizesthai: see antagonize
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