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antagonismantagonism /ænˈtægəˌnɪzəm/ noun [uncountable] THESAURUSstrong disagreement with, or protest against, something such as a plan, law, or official decision► oppositionstrong disagreement with, or protest against, something such as a plan, law, or official decision: There was a great deal of opposition to the war. ► objection a reason you give for disagreeing with or not approving of an idea, plan or action: He has no moral objections to killing animals for food. ► antagonism a feeling of very strong opposition to something or hatred of someone: Authorities are worried that the antagonism between the groups will turn into violence. ► resistance statements or behavior that show someone does not accept a person, plan, or idea: There is resistance to the new school uniforms from both parents and students. ► hostility angry statements or violent behavior that show that someone strongly opposes a person, plan, or idea: The local people showed a lot of hostility toward the soldiers. ► antipathy formal a feeling of strong opposition or dislike toward a person, organization, plan, or idea: The people’s antipathy toward the ruling party has grown strong. 1hatred between people or groups of people: antagonism between/to/toward The project aims to lessen the antagonism between racial groups.2opposition to an idea, plan, etc.: antagonism to/toward There has been a lot of antagonism toward the new bridge-building project.► see thesaurus at opposition |