as in hostile
marked by opposition or ill will
countries that have been antagonistic towards each other for centuries
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Image Some Chinese analysts have downplayed the likelihood of a deal, given the increasingly antagonistic relationship.
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Ana Swanson, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The satirical series spoofed late-night shows, with Space Ghost often having antagonistic, openly hostile interviews with real, non-animated celebrity guests.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2025
With President Trump’s fairly antagonistic relationship with (most) electric vehicles and a possible end of tax incentives of EV buyers, the move to release Also into the wild might be timely if the vehicles are manufactured in the U.S. and not affected by tariffs.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Seimetz’s Paula acts as an antagonistic force against Agnes, resentful of her presence and wishing for a child of her own.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2025
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Ana Swanson, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The satirical series spoofed late-night shows, with Space Ghost often having antagonistic, openly hostile interviews with real, non-animated celebrity guests.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2025
With President Trump’s fairly antagonistic relationship with (most) electric vehicles and a possible end of tax incentives of EV buyers, the move to release Also into the wild might be timely if the vehicles are manufactured in the U.S. and not affected by tariffs.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Seimetz’s Paula acts as an antagonistic force against Agnes, resentful of her presence and wishing for a child of her own.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Antagonistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antagonistic. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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