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 antagonist antagonist /ænˈtæɡənɪst/

noun

  1. () Someone who offers opposition  ( opposer , resister , adversary , antagonist , opponent )
    someone who offers opposition
      The antagonist in the story constantly challenged the protagonist's goals.
    The antagonist in the story constantly challenged the protagonist's goals.
  2. A drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug  ( antagonist )
    a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug
  3. A muscle that relaxes while another contracts  ( antagonist )
    a muscle that relaxes while another contracts
     When bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist
    when bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist