antagonism
noun [U or C] /ænˈtæɡ.ə.nɪ.zəm/Definition
› hate, extreme unfriendliness, or active opposition to someone: There's a history of antagonism between the two teams. the antagonism towards neighbouring states the historic antagonisms between the countries of western EuropeFeelings of dislike and hatredNot being friendlyNot saying muchBlunt and direct in speech and behaviourOpposing and against
(Definition of antagonism noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- abhorrence noun
- abomination noun
- anathema noun
- animosity noun
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- disfavour noun
- disgust noun
- dislike noun
- distaste noun
- enmity noun
- hostility noun (UNFRIENDLINESS)
- ill will noun
- loathing noun
- misandry noun
- misanthrope noun
- misogynist noun
- repulsion noun (DISLIKE)
- sore point noun
- virulence noun
- vitriol noun
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