agonist
- noun
- /ˈæɡənɪst/
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protagonista
- The hero, as the main agonist, struggled valiantly against overwhelming odds.
Examples
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Each agonist in the tournament brought unique skills and fierce determination.
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In Greek drama, the agonist faces moral and physical challenges.
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The main agonist in the story faced numerous challenges.
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In the play, the agonist struggles against overwhelming odds.
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Each agonist in the tournament displayed remarkable skill and determination to win.
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In the story, the agonist faced formidable challenges that tested their character and resolve.
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The young athlete was the central agonist of the championship, striving to prove their talent.
Synonyms
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2.1
A person who competes against another in a game or argument
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5.6
A person who takes part in fighting, often a soldier in a war
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8.4
A person who argues with others, often in debates or meetings
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
An eye drop with medicine that lowers eye pressure by reducing the fluid inside the eye and helping it drain
How Involved
Surface Forms
Morphology
agonist = agon + ist
Built from the combining form 'agon-' + '-ist'; the base form 'agon' is not a familiar standalone English word and the literary sense 'participant in a contest/struggle' is specialized, so the composition is opaque to typical learners.
Etymology
Agonist comes from the Greek root agon meaning 'contest' or 'struggle', the same root in protagonist and antagonist. So an agonist is someone who takes part in a contest or conflict, often as a main actor or fighter.