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anti

[an-tahy, an-tee] / ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn ti /
ADJECTIVE
contradictory
Synonyms
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antithetical conflicting contrary incompatible inconsistent paradoxical
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antipodal con converse counter opposite reverse
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adverse against agin antipodean antithetic counteractive diametric discrepant incongruous irreconcilable negating nullifying opposing ornery polar repugnant
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consonant harmonious
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equal same similar
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agreeing confirming consistent reconcilable reconciled vouching
ADJECTIVE
contrary
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adverse antithetical conflicting contradictory discordant hostile inconsistent inimical negative opposed paradoxical wrongheaded
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antipodal converse counter dissident nonconformist recusant refractory reverse
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antipathetic antipodean balky clashing contrariant contumacious diametric dissentient froward headstrong insubordinate intractable nonconforming obstinate ornery perverse rebellious recalcitrant restive stubborn unruly wayward
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agreeable agreeing consistent friendly harmonious kind
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conforming equal same similar
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accommodating alike concordant correspondent homogeneous like obliging
ADJECTIVE
counter
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antithetical
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antipodal conflicting contradictory contrary contrasting converse hindering impeding obverse opposed reverse
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adverse against antagonistic antipodean diametric obstructive polar
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agreeing harmonious similar
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concurring corresponding corroborating equal same
ADJECTIVE
hostile
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adverse belligerent bitter contentious contrary hateful inhospitable inimical nasty opposed unfavorable unfriendly unsympathetic
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alien catty chill cold militant opposite sour
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allergic argumentative bellicose competitive disapproving dour ill-disposed malevolent malicious malignant oppugnant ornery pugnacious rancorous scrappy spiteful surly unkind unpropitious unsociable unwelcoming viperous virulent vitriolic warlike
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agreeable aiding favorable friendly good helpful helping hospitable kind nice pleasant wonderful
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hot sympathetic warm
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gentle welcoming
ADJECTIVE
negative
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adverse gloomy pessimistic unfavorable weak
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abrogating annulling con contrary contravening denying disallowing disavowing dissenting gainsaying impugning invalidating jaundiced naysaying neutralizing nullifying opposing recusant refusing rejecting removed resisting
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against antagonistic balky colorless counteractive cynical detrimental dissentient nugatory privative repugnant resistive unaffirmative unenthusiastic uninterested unwilling
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favorable
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good positive
ADJECTIVE
opposed
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antithetical averse disputed hostile inimical opposing
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battling clashing combating conflicting confronting controverting counter crossing defending denying disagreeing disputing exposing facing gainsaying objecting protesting repelling rival warring
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against allergic antipathetic antonymous at cross-purposes at odds contrary defensive dissentient enemy in opposition incompatible irreconcilable obstructive opposite restrictive up against
Antonyms
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friendly kind
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in favor of
ADJECTIVE
opposed/opposing
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against the grain allergic antipathetic antithetical antonymous at cross-purposes at odds averse battling clashing combating conflicting confronting contrary controverting counter crossing defending defensive denying disagreeing disputed disputing dissentient enemy exposing facing gainsaying hostile in opposition incompatible inimical irreconcilable objecting obstructive opposite protesting repelling restrictive rival up against warring
Antonyms
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aiding assisting compatible helping similar
ADJECTIVE
opposing
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antagonistic conflicting
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contending rival
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adverse opposite
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agreeable
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allied
ADJECTIVE
oppositional
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adversarial adverse against the grain allergic antagonistic antipathetic antithetical antonymous at cross-purposes at odds averse battling clashing combating conflicting confronting contrary controverting counter crossing defending defensive denying disagreeing disputed disputing dissentient enemy exposing facing gainsaying hostile in opposition incompatible inimical irreconcilable objecting obstructive opposed opposite protesting repelling restrictive rival up against warring
ADJECTIVE
resentful
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belligerent bitter hateful spiteful unsympathetic
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acrimonious adverse alien allergic argumentative bellicose catty chill cold competitive contentious contrary disapproving dour embittered hard ill-disposed inhospitable inimical malevolent malicious malignant militant nasty opposed opposite oppugnant ornery pugnacious rancorous scrappy sour surly unfavorable unfriendly unkind unpropitious unsociable unwelcoming viperous virulent vitriolic warlike
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helping kind nice pleasant
NOUN
foe
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adversary antagonist enemy rival
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boss hostile party
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ally assistant friend helper supporter
NOUN
opponent
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adversary aspirant candidate challenger competitor enemy foe opposition player rival
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antagonist assailant bandit bidder con contestant disputant entrant litigant match opposer
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boss counteragent dark horse dissentient oppugnant
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ally assistant friend helper
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associate colleague
NOUN
opposer
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adversary antagonist aspirant assailant bandit bidder candidate challenger competitor con contestant disputant enemy entrant foe litigant match opposition player resister rival
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counteragent dark horse dissentient oppositionist oppugnant
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ally assistant fan friend helper spectator supporter
NOUN
oppositionist
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adversary antagonist aspirant assailant bandit bidder candidate challenger competitor con contestant counteragent dark horse disputant dissentient enemy entrant foe litigant match opposer opposition oppugnant player resister rival
NOUN
resister
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adversary antagonist aspirant assailant bandit bidder candidate challenger competitor con contestant disputant enemy entrant foe litigant match opposer opposition player rival
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counteragent dark horse dissentient oppositionist oppugnant
Antonyms
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ally assistant fan friend helper spectator supporter

Example Sentences

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Scientists believe this may be connected to the vitamin's anti inflammatory properties and its effects on the immune system.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

“I quickly realized” that it “was anti content,” said another.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

These molecules are defined by their distinctive twisted ring shapes, which help give them powerful biological effects, including anti tumor and anti inflammatory activity.

From Science Daily • Dec. 27, 2025

Attempting to do that, and in just a few days, led Ribeiro-Addy to publicly complain about the process being anti democratic.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

She tipped forward anti back, and the pocketbook swinging from her arm pummeled their heads.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck

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