antagonism

Example Sentences

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William, worried about the growing antagonism between English and Scots over the affair, pushed for a political union between the two countries.

From The Wall Street Journal

“He may not encourage antagonism, but he will not permit the softness in amiability.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Less widely recognized is their antagonism for one component of the program: disability coverage.

From Los Angeles Times

Lean and athletic, with a wildness in his eyes, Ray displays the same antagonism as Day-Lewis’ Bill the Butcher from “Gangs of New York” or Daniel Plainview in “There Will Be Blood.”

From Los Angeles Times

This is now shaping up as a conflict for the ages, especially as it is unclear how the story that has caused the antagonism will end.

From BBC