antagonistic
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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
"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
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
The roads confound him; they’ve knotted up, dark, antagonistic; he pits himself against them, valiant, a man doing battle for love.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
Vocabulary lists containing antagonistic
Opposites Attract
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