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antagonistic

[an-tag-uh-nis-tik] / ænˌtæg əˈnɪs tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
opposing
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Last year, I congratulated “60 Minutes” for, without a hint of BS about UFOs and visiting aliens, dealing forthrightly with antagonistic foreign powers operating drones in the U.S. to spy on U.S. military sites.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

"Having a provocative and antagonistic performer is not illegal," he said.

From BBC May 19, 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

California must also contend with a federal government antagonistic toward offshore wind.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 9, 2026

The roads confound him; they’ve knotted up, dark, antagonistic; he pits himself against them, valiant, a man doing battle for love.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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