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antagonism

an·ta·go·nism

UK/ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/ US/æˈntæɡʌˌnɪzʌm/ rare

noun

1.

a state of deep-seated ill-will

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2.

the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors

  • “the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism”
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Origin

From Ancient Greek ἀνταγωνιστής (antagōnistḗs, “opponent”), from ἀνταγωνίζομαι (antagōnízomai, “antagonize”), from ἀγών (agṓn, “contest”) (English agon).

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