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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

“We don’t see Airbnb as an antagonistic thing. We don’t let them take over the market, we regulate them, we charge them, and we use their tax revenue to provide services to people.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 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

A few were antagonistic and openly so; like Ammu they saw their share of the food shrinking with each additional mouth.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




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