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ANTAGONIST

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Antagonist.

How to pronounce antagonist:

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Antagonist - as a noun

Someone who offers opposition

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adversaryopponentopposerresister
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
individualmortalpersonsomebodysomeonesoul
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
agonist

A muscle that relaxes while another contracts

Example: "When bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist"

A drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drug
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
synergist

Example Sentences

"The antagonist in the movie was a cunning and manipulative villain."
"The novel's antagonist was a powerful and ruthless corporation."
"In the play, the antagonist plotted to overthrow the king."
"The superhero's main antagonist was a supervillain with mind-control powers."
"The detective unraveled the mystery by identifying the true antagonist."
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Word Game Points

Is ANTAGONIST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, antagonist is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ANTAGONIST has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ANTAGONIST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, antagonist is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ANTAGONIST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is ANTAGONIST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, antagonist is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ANTAGONIST has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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