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antagonism

[an-tag-uh-niz-uhm] / ænˈtæg əˌnɪz əm /


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The sisters’ mutual antagonism has a few clever beats, like when they bicker over who had the superior working-class restaurant job, Grace waiting tables or Faith as a hostess.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

At the time, his identity as a gay conservative framed much of his antagonism toward Islam.

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2025

“He may not encourage antagonism, but he will not permit the softness in amiability.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Yet, the film remains seductive despite its near-constant cacophonous antagonism.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2025

And when poor Briony found the boys’ letter, it was the same antagonism that had made Emily turn on her with unusual sharpness.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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