antagonism
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Ms. Hoffman’s Desdemona has a pronounced, wide-eyed girlishness that makes her confusion at her husband’s suspicions and growing antagonism pitiful to watch.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
"A youth movement will be more effective when internal divisions are minimal, there is ideological plurality without antagonism, and there are few established parties that can easily hijack the movement's results."
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
The author proposes that offering Cuba genuine sovereignty rather than further intervention could transform the relationship from one of antagonism to mutual benefit, potentially creating a new geopolitical ally and trade partner.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
At the time, his identity as a gay conservative framed much of his antagonism toward Islam.
From Slate • Dec. 8, 2025
"Good morning," she said, betraying none of the antagonism I had expected.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
Vocabulary lists containing antagonism
100 SAT Words Beginning with "A"
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