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antagonistic

[an-tag-uh-nis-tik] / ænˌtæg əˈnɪs tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
opposing
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Suhr took aim at ABC’s news coverage, writing, “ABC does not expose viewers to ‘information from diverse and antagonistic sources.’

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

The resulting album, titled Music, Fashion, Film, is smart, self-referential, funny, antagonistic and crammed full of moments to stimulate your inner earworm.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

On the fluffier human-interest side, in the bright light of morning programming, her interviewing style looked more antagonistic than sharp.

From Slate May 6, 2026

Zeitz had an antagonistic relationship with many Harley dealers, who felt that he boosted the parent company’s profit margins at their expense.

From The Wall Street Journal May 5, 2026

But there was no evidence that Lombardy, known for his acerbic tongue, was antagonistic toward Bobby.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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