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Meaning Of Antagonist

n.

One who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; an opponent.
n.

A muscle which acts in opposition to another; as a flexor, which bends a part, is the antagonist of an extensor, which extends it.
n.

A medicine which opposes the action of another medicine or of a poison when absorbed into the blood or tissues.
a.

Antagonistic; opposing; counteracting; as, antagonist schools of philosophy.

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