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antagonistic Synonyms

Another word for antagonistic

Choosing another word for antagonistic depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Showing or feeling active opposition, hostility, or animosity toward someone or something.

Usage Example

"The spokesperson adopted an unnecessarily hostile tone when answering questions from the press."

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hostile
adversarial
Strong
combative
unfriendly
belligerent
contentious
opposing
inimical
pugnacious
acrimonious

• adjective (Context 2)

Acting in opposition or counteracting the effect of another force, muscle, or chemical substance (in physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology).

Usage Example

"The biceps and triceps are an counteracting pair of muscles that work opposite each other to move the forearm."

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counteracting
Strong
opposing
conflicting
incompatible

Opposites of antagonistic

The opposite of antagonistic shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

synergistic
friendly
amicable
cooperative
conciliatory
harmonious
supportive
sympathetic
See all opposites of antagonistic

• Nearby Words

antacid
antagonism
antagonist
antagonistic
antagonistically
antagonization
antagonize

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Antagonistic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/antagonistic
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