antagonistic
/ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/
adjective
- Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something.
- My cat becomes antagonistic whenever a new pet enters the house.
- The coach's antagonistic attitude made the players feel discouraged.
- The two politicians were openly antagonistic toward each other during the debate.
- Acting in opposition to something; having an opposite or harmful effect.
- The new policy was antagonistic to the company's goal of reducing waste.
- Some medications can be antagonistic to each other, reducing their effectiveness.
- Certain bacteria produce antagonistic substances that kill other microbes.
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