antagonist

Example Sentences

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It just so happens that in the context of the story of "Man of Steel," he winds up being the antagonist because we're here on Earth and we're like, "Oh no, don't hurt us."

From Salon

Graham is hilarious and heartbreaking as the ostensible antagonist, her outsize bravura punctured by a wrenching moment of true vulnerability.

From Los Angeles Times

In fashioning himself as woke's most energetic antagonist, he's made himself into a uniquely malevolent political figure.

From Salon

But the Republican Party’s rightward shift and his stance as an outspoken Trump antagonist has led to questions about his vulnerability and reelection prospects.

From Washington Times

In this early effort, the weirdness is still framed as a conventional antagonist.

From Los Angeles Times