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antagonistic

[an-tag-uh-nis-tik] / ænˌtæg əˈnɪs tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
opposing
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Previously, it was his enjoyably antagonistic relationship with 1500m rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

The real Colbert was so convincing as the antagonistic face of the “The Colbert Report,” it was often hard to tell how much space set the man apart from the character he played.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 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

Peller noted “consternation around the potential for an antagonistic approach towards not only issuers but broader financials despite what was believed to be a lenient regulatory environment.”

From MarketWatch Jan. 13, 2026

His mother was becoming increasingly bold and overtly antagonistic; it was becoming impossible to control her.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




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