Synonyms for Antagonist
Top synonyms for “antagonist”: adversary, opponent, opposer, resister.
Definitions
- (noun)a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug
- (noun)a muscle that relaxes while another contracts“when bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist”
- (noun)someone who offers opposition
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "antagonist"?
Common synonyms for "antagonist" include adversary, opponent, opposer, resister. Our thesaurus lists 4 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "antagonist"?
Antonyms for "antagonist" include agonist, synergist. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "antagonist" mean?
a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug
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