ANTAGONISTIC

antagonistic

1. [Adjective]: opposing or neutralizing or mitigating an effect by contrary action

2. [Adjective]: used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other''s effect

3. [Adjective]: arousing animosity or hostility; "his antagonizing brusqueness"; "Europe was antagonistic to the Unites States"

4. indicating opposition or resistance

5. characterized by antagonism or antipathy; "slaves antagonistic to their masters"; "antipathetic factions within the party"

6. incapable of harmonious association

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