as in hostile
marked by opposition or ill will
countries that have been antagonistic towards each other for centuries
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Recent Examples of antagonistic
In Europe, Beijing sees fresh opportunities to repair its relationships, as Trump’s antagonistic approach weakens transatlantic cohesion and tentative peace discussions in Ukraine raise the prospect of greater regional stability.
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Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 27 Mar. 2025
The first two-thirds of Season 1 focused on the antagonistic relationship between Langdon and Santos.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
Malicious hackers and antagonistic countries can already recognize and exploit vulnerabilities in threat detection models using AI agents.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
China retaliated with 34% tariffs on all goods, European Union leaders also are considering countermeasures, and the suddenly antagonistic relationship with Canada and Mexico will have to be smoothed over during United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement talks in coming months.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
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Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 27 Mar. 2025
The first two-thirds of Season 1 focused on the antagonistic relationship between Langdon and Santos.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
Malicious hackers and antagonistic countries can already recognize and exploit vulnerabilities in threat detection models using AI agents.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
China retaliated with 34% tariffs on all goods, European Union leaders also are considering countermeasures, and the suddenly antagonistic relationship with Canada and Mexico will have to be smoothed over during United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement talks in coming months.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antagonistic
Adjective
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Trump’s aggressive targeting of major law firms, many of which have advocated liberal policy positions and clients, also marks a striking new front in his second-term legal battles, as the administration pressures firms seen as politically hostile or unwilling to back its agenda.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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Russia will accrue enormous economic benefits if the United States facilitates its reentry into the world economy, generating revenue that will go directly to rebuilding its military, funding hostile intelligence operations and propping up a regime that’s never far from its next military adventure.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
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Even with her negative experience, Hamby has noticed a growing shift in support under the current CBA, which is set to expire after this season.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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The constant consumption of negative news and content can activate the body's stress response, Aguvaveedi reported.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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“Antagonistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antagonistic. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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