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antagonistically

/ænˌtæɡ.əˈnɪs.tɪ.kli/
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Adjective:antagonistic
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antagonistically Lexical Profile

• adverb

1

In a hostile, combative, or actively opposed manner.

Example

"The two rival delegates spoke antagonistically to one another throughout the entire debate."

2

In a manner that acts in opposition to or counteracts another physiological, chemical, or biological process.

Example

"These two hormones function antagonistically to regulate the concentration of glucose in the bloodstream."

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• Nearby Words

antagonism
antagonist
antagonistic
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antagonization
antagonize
antagonizer

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antagonistically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antagonistically
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