antagonism

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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

Less widely recognized is their antagonism for one component of the program: disability coverage.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

Colonel Korn assured him with a flat lack of conviction, and turned back chuckling to Yossarian, his disdainful merriment increasing at the sight of Yossarian’s unyielding expression of antagonism and distrust.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller