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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
antagonistic
    adj 1: indicating opposition or resistance [syn: antagonistic,
           counter]
    2: characterized by antagonism or antipathy; "slaves
       antagonistic to their masters"; "antipathetic factions within
       the party" [syn: antagonistic, antipathetic,
       antipathetical]
    3: arousing animosity or hostility; "his antagonistic
       brusqueness"; "Europe was antagonistic to the Unites States"
       [ant: conciliative, conciliatory]
    4: used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or
       neutralize each other's effect [syn: antagonistic,
       incompatible] [ant: interactive, synergistic]
    5: incapable of harmonious association

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Antagonistic \An*tag`o*nis"tic\, Antagonistical
\An*tag`o*nis"tic*al\, a.
   Opposing in combat, combating; contending or acting against;
   as, antagonistic forces. -- An*tag`o*nis"tic*al*ly, adv.
   [1913 Webster]

         They were distinct, adverse, even antagonistic.
                                                  --Milman.
   [1913 Webster]

Thesaurus Results for antagonistic:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
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