antagonistic (adj.)

  1. arousing animosity or hostility; his antagonistic brusqueness; Europe was antagonistic to the Unites States'

  2. used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each others effect

    [ Syn: incompatible ]

  3. indicating opposition or resistance

    [ Syn: counter ]

  4. characterized by antagonism or antipathy; slaves antagonistic to their masters; antipathetic factions within the party

    [ Syn: antipathetic , antipathetical ]

  5. incapable of harmonious association

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