Antagonism Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Antagonism

Meaning 1 : a state of deep-seated ill-will

    Synonyms : enmity,  hostility
Meaning 2 : an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility

Meaning 3 : (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure

Meaning 4 : the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors

    Example : the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism