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antagonistic

[an-tag-uh-nis-tik] / ænˌtæg əˈnɪs tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
opposing
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On the fluffier human-interest side, in the bright light of morning programming, her interviewing style looked more antagonistic than sharp.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Zeitz had an antagonistic relationship with many Harley dealers, who felt that he boosted the parent company’s profit margins at their expense.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

But since Mamdani took office, the relationship has proven less antagonistic.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Because our first brief glimpse of Clara is a sympathetic one — as opposed to conveniently antagonistic — we know “Calle Málaga” won’t settle for a tidy resolution.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

But there was no evidence that Lombardy, known for his acerbic tongue, was antagonistic toward Bobby.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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