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
Hot summers are nothing new for much of the United States, but the combination of heat and humidity has taken on a truly antagonistic role this year, pushing us closer to our melting points in an already uncomfortable season.
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Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Pritzker has been antagonistic to the Trump administration’s immigration efforts.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 26 July 2025
Thomas, Scheffler, DeChambeau, McIlroy and Koepka are seen throughout the movie, participating in Gilmore’s ridiculous training sessions and eventually battling an antagonistic group of golfers from the fictional Maxi professional golf league.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 July 2025
His aggressively antagonistic relationship with sister Dee usually devolves into a battle of who can hurt the other the most.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 21 July 2025
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Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Pritzker has been antagonistic to the Trump administration’s immigration efforts.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 26 July 2025
Thomas, Scheffler, DeChambeau, McIlroy and Koepka are seen throughout the movie, participating in Gilmore’s ridiculous training sessions and eventually battling an antagonistic group of golfers from the fictional Maxi professional golf league.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 July 2025
His aggressively antagonistic relationship with sister Dee usually devolves into a battle of who can hurt the other the most.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antagonistic
Adjective
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Trump has been hostile to renewable energy, particularly offshore wind, and prioritizes fossil fuels for electricity.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter took it as a hostile act and approached Prescott, meeting face-to-face with him.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, a number of attendees posted negative comments about the event on social media, with many claiming that the experience was chaotic and poorly organized.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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But let’s face it - any kind of drama on social media, positive or negative, is good for any reality competition show (or any series, for that matter).—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Antagonistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antagonistic. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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