a state of deep-seated ill-will
Used in a Sentence
antagonism
How to use antagonism in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for antagonism.
Editorial note
I think you're downplaying the fact that many people still view computer science with mystery, fear, and antagonism.
Examples12
Definitions4
Parts of speech1
Quick take
a state of deep-seated ill-will
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of antagonism gathered in one view.
the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors; "the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism"
an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for antagonism.
noun
a state of deep-seated ill-will
noun
the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors; "the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism"
noun
an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
noun
(biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure
Example sentences
I think you're downplaying the fact that many people still view computer science with mystery, fear, and antagonism.
That's one problem with capitalism's built in boss/worker antagonism.
They understand that it is a bloody muddle, but they regard your simple class-war antagonism as nonsense.
It also creates a lot of antagonism when paid employees actually argue with detractors, etc.
Well if Snowden had given WaPo something other than a "publish in 48 hours" ultimatum there may have been less 'antagonism'.
"I never could understand this attitude of overt antagonism towards people who care about architecture.
With automobile transportation, the distance and antagonism are pretty much built-in.
The more they see this kind of antagonism, the harder they investigate everyone, the most they investigate, the more antagonism they generate.
It is this sort of bigoted presumption and political antagonism that is causing the erosion of political discourse in this country.
"This includes what I assume the "mean/racist/sexist" choice refers to -- obnoxiousness that raises the level of antagonism with no corresponding up-side.
Fear of separation from the group, and antagonism toward larger-brained independent individuals is deeply ingrained.
In an epoch characterized by monopolies, oligopolies, monopsonies, monopolistic antagonism and polymorphous inelasticities, our policies have to be more orthological.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use antagonism in a sentence?
I think you're downplaying the fact that many people still view computer science with mystery, fear, and antagonism.
What does antagonism mean?
a state of deep-seated ill-will
What part of speech is antagonism?
antagonism is commonly used as noun.