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Antagonist
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Meaning
Noun
●
An
opponent
or enemy.
●
One who
antagonizes
or stirs.
●
In Biochemistry:
A
chemical
that
binds
to a
receptor
but does not
produce
a
physiological
response
,
blocking
the
action
of
agonist
chemical
s.
●
The
main character
or
force
opposing
the
protagonist
in a
literary
work or drama.
●
In Anatomy:
A
muscle
that
acts
in
opposition
to another.
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Origin
antagonist
English
antagonista
Latin
ἀνταγωνιστής
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
ἀνταγωνίζεσθαι
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
ἀγών
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
Sourced from
Etym
Antonyms
Protagonist
Agonist
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