antagonist

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Synonyms: antagonism, antagonise, antagonize, antagonists, antagonisms, antagonised, antigonish, antagonises

Antonyms: antagonism, antagonise, antagonize, antagonists, antagonisms, antagonised, antigonish, antagonises

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Noun

1. An [[opponent]] or [[enemy]].
2. One who [[antagonize]]s or stirs.
3. {{senseid|en|Q410943}} {{lb|en|biochemistry}} A chemical that binds to a [[receptor]] but does not produce a [[physiological]] response, blocking the action of other [[agonist]] chemicals, such as endogenous [[chemical messenger]]s.
4. {{lb|en|authorship}} The main [[character]] or force opposing the [[protagonist]] in a [[literary]] work or drama.
5. {{lb|en|anatomy}} A [[muscle]] that acts in opposition to another.

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