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antagonist
What does antagonist mean?
antagonist (noun): an opponent or enemy.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce antagonist?
/ænˈtæɡənəst/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does antagonist come from?
From Latin antagonista, from Ancient Greek ἀνταγωνιστής (antagōnistḗs, “opponent”) (ἀντί (antí, “against”) + ἀγωνιστής (agōnistḗs, “a combatant, pleader, actor”)).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of antagonist?
Words related to antagonist
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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a rapidity of motion
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a slow romantic song
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an opponent or enemy
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a light, gentle wind
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adversary
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integrity
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explosion
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reception
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