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antagonistic

[an-tag-uh-nis-tik] / ænˌtæg əˈnɪs tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
opposing
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That ABC is running spots critical of a government agency shows how antagonistic the relationship between the network and the FCC has become.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

"Having a provocative and antagonistic performer is not illegal," he said.

From BBC May 19, 2026

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

Comments that once elicited antagonistic barbs are met with calm acceptance.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 20, 2026

Knowing that she thinks of the circus as an exhibition comes as a pleasant surprise, as he had stopped considering it antagonistic years ago.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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