Definitions for antagonism
ænˈtæg əˌnɪz əman·tag·o·nism

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hostility, enmity, antagonismnoun

   a state of deep-seated ill-will

2. antagonismnoun

   the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors

   "the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism"

3. antagonismnoun

   an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility

4. antagonismnoun

   (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. antagonismnoun

   A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.

   The longstanding antagonism is manifested in frequent scuffles and shouting matches.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Antagonismnoun

   opposition of action; counteraction or contrariety of things or principles

2. Etymology: [Gr. 'antagw`nisma, fr. 'antagwni`zesqai to struggle against; 'anti` against + 'agwni`zesqai to contend or struggle, 'agw`n contest: cf. F. antagonisme. See Agony.]

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1. Antagonism

   In phytopathology, antagonism refers to the action of any organism that suppress or interfere the normal growth and activity of a plant pathogen, such as the main parts of bacteria or fungi. These organisms can be used for pest control and are referred to as ``Biological Control Agents´´. They may be predators, parasites, parasitoides, or pathogens that attack harmful insect, weed or plant disease or any other organism in its vicinity . the inhibitory substance is highly specific in its action affecting only a specific species. many soil microorganisms are antagonistic .they secrete a potent enzyme which destroys other cells by digesting their cell walls and degrade the cellular material as well as d released protoplasmic material serves as a nutrient for the inhibitor organism for example Aspergillus has an antagonistic effect on Penicillium and Cladosporium . Trichoderma has an effect on actinomycetes. Pseudomanas shoe antagonism on Cladosporium. 'Antagonism - Mechanism' Antibiosis example- enzymes, toxins, antibiotics. Direct parasitism example- biotrophic or necrotrophic. competition example- for nutrients. Induced resistance.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Antagonism

   ant-ag′on-izm, n. a contending or struggling against: opposition (with to, and also with).—n. Antagonisā′tion.—v.t. Antag′onise, to struggle violently against: to counteract the action of an opposite muscle.—p.adj. Antag′onised, made antagonistic, opposed beyond hope of reconciliation.—n. Antag′onist, one who contends or struggles with another: an opponent.—adjs. Antag′onist, Antagonist′ic, contending against: opposed to.—adv. Antagonis′tically. [Gr. anti, against—agōn, contest. See Agony.]

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   • Hostility
   • Interference
   • Opposition

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of antagonism in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of antagonism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of antagonism in a Sentence

1. Zhang Yesui:

   The two countries's history, culture, social system and development stage certainly have many differences, it's totally normal to have differences and disputes, but this does not inevitably lead to antagonism or confrontation.

2. Shaina Louis:

   Prior to Birthright AFRICA, I had a lot of pent up resentment and antagonism due to a history that I felt my people had no say in. For those of us in the diaspora, our history, according to the textbooks, starts with slavery. I was doubtful and kind of cynical about what the future held not only for me as an individual, but also for black people as a whole.

3. Benjamin Friedman:

   Iran wants two things, to hedge on Afghanistans future by building ties on both sides of the civil war and to drive up U.S. costs to get U.S. forces off one of its borders. Geography ensures that Iran will always have an interest in Afghanistan, but Irans support for the Taliban is largely driven by antagonism with the U.S. So a U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan would likely lessen, if not end, Irans support for the Taliban.

4. Chris Cuomo:

   There are rhetorical questions, there are questions that are being asked to just to be antagonistic … There are questions that are said for informational basis. And there are questions that have a concern of policy, and I don't think this checked any box other than the antagonism. CNN was always going to cover it. They had always covered my brother for better or worse.

5. Anthony Scaramucci:

   Having a war declaration or having that level of antagonism with the press does not help the President, does not serve his interests going into the midterms or the reelection.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=antagonism
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Antagonism
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antagonism
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=antagonism
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=antagonism