Etymological root
agṓn
Ancient Greek
Words from this root(6)
antagonize
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/ænˈtæɡəˌnaɪz/
to provoke hostility in someone
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antagonist
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/ænˈtæɡənɪst/
a person who actively opposes or is hostile to another
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agonist
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/ˈæɡənɪst/
a contender or protagonist; (pharmacology) a substance that triggers a response
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agon
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/ˈæɡɑn/
a conflict or struggle, especially the central one in a drama
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antagonism
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/ænˈtæɡəˌnɪzəm/
active hostility or opposition between people or forces
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antagonistic
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/ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/
showing or marked by active opposition or hostility
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