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antagonistic
[/ˌæn.tæɡ.əˈnɪs.tɪk/]
adjective
antagônico
1.
showing or feeling active opposition or hostility
The two political parties have antagonistic views on economic policy.
Os dois partidos políticos têm visões antagônicas sobre política econômica.
2.
mutually opposed or incompatible
Water and oil are antagonistic substances that do not mix.
Água e óleo são substâncias antagônicas que não se misturam.
3.
relating to an antagonist; acting in opposition
The antagonistic muscles work against each other to produce movement.
Os músculos antagônicos trabalham um contra o outro para produzir movimento.
Synonyms
hostile
opposed
adversarial
conflicting
incompatible
Antonyms
friendly
harmonious
cooperative
compatible
agreeable
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
antagônico
standard usage in Brazil
Portugal
antagónico
European Portuguese spelling variant
General Brazilian
hostil
alternative translation emphasizing hostility
Related Idioms & Phrases
at odds with
at loggerheads
pulling in opposite directions
working against each other
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