antagonism
Translation
antagonism, hostility, opposition
Examples
There is a lot of antagonism between the two teams.
There is a lot of antagonism between the two teams.
He felt a growing antagonism towards his boss.
He felt a growing antagonism towards his boss.
Grammar Patterns
((antagonism)) ((between sb./sth.)) hostility or opposition There is antagonism between the two groups.
((antagonism)) ((towards sb./sth.)) hostility or opposition He felt antagonism towards the new policy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hostility, friction, animosity; Antonyms: friendship, harmony, sympathy
Etymology
From Greek 'anti-' (against) + 'agon' (contest, struggle). Literally 'a struggle against'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'antagonist' in a story; 'antagonism' is the feeling of hostility they create.