ANTAGONIST Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word antagonist. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word antagonist. (close relations)

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	adversary				nounn
	noun • someone who offers opposition
	opponent				nounn
	noun • a contestant that you are matched against • someone who offers opposition adjective satellite • characterized by active hostility
	competitor				nounn
	noun • the contestant you hope to defeat
	contender				nounn
	noun • the contestant you hope to defeat
	enemy				nounn
	noun • an opposing military force • an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) • any hostile group of people • a personal enemy
	foe				nounn
	noun • an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) • a personal enemy
	rival				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	adjective • as a rival in a competition noun • the contestant you hope to defeat verb • be equal to in quality or ability • be the rival of, be in competition with
	opposer				nounn
	noun • someone who offers opposition
	resister				nounn
	noun • someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take • someone who offers opposition

Best Hypernyms For ANTAGONIST

Here is a list of related hypernyms for antagonist, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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