antagonistic meaning and definition

ANTAGONISTIC adjective

Definition of antagonistic (adjective)

1. indicating opposition or resistance
   • synonyms: counter
2. characterized by antagonism or antipathy
   • "slaves antagonistic to their masters"; "antipathetic factions within the party"
   • synonyms: antipathetic, antipathetical
3. arousing animosity or hostility
   • "his antagonistic brusqueness"; "Europe was antagonistic to the Unites States"
   • antonym: conciliative
4. used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect
   • synonyms: incompatible
   • antonym: interactive
5. incapable of harmonious association