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Antagonists

Verb / æˈntægʌnʌsts / Another word for antagonists — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Antagonists are people or things that oppose or compete with someone or something else.

Synonyms & similar words

opposer adversary agonist synergist resister opponent antagonist opponent adversary foe rival enemy competitor challenger contender opposer villain nemesis antihero contrarian objector dissenter protester resister rebel iconoclast

Example sentences

  1. The superhero had to fight against the antagonists to save the city.
  2. The two teams were antagonists in the championship game.
  3. The main characters biggest challenge was overcoming the antagonists.
  4. The teacher played the role of an antagonist, challenging the students to think critically.
  5. The rival company was the antagonist in the business world.

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