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antagonistic relationship

[/ˌæn.tæɡ.əˈnɪs.tɪk rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/]
nounpl: antagonistic relationships
relação antagônica
1. A relationship characterized by mutual opposition, hostility, or conflict between two or more parties
The antagonistic relationship between the two rival companies hindered any possibility of collaboration.
A relação antagônica entre as duas empresas rivais impediu qualquer possibilidade de colaboração.
2. A connection between parties with fundamentally opposed interests or values
Their antagonistic relationship made family gatherings uncomfortable and tense.
A relação antagônica deles tornava os encontros familiares desconfortáveis e tensos.
NYC Slang
beef / bad blood situation
Synonyms
adversarial relationshiphostile relationshipconflictual relationshiprelação conflituosarelação hostilrelação adversária
Antonyms
harmonious relationshipcooperative relationshipfriendly relationshiprelação harmoniosarelação cooperativarelação amistosa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relação antagônica
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
relação de conflito
More colloquial alternative
São Paulo
relação antagônica
Formal business and academic usage
Portugal
relação antagónica
European Portuguese spelling with 'c' instead of 'ô'

Related Idioms & Phrases

at odds with each other
at loggerheads
on the outs
em pé de guerra
em desacordo
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