antagonistically
1
8.1
- adverb
- /ˌæntæɡəˈnɪstɪkli/
:
de manera hostil
- The children antagonistically shouted at each other during the game.
Examples
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Consequently, China would be forced to respond antagonistically.
Academic text (2000) -
Interactively, both drugs acting antagonistically produced less adverse effect in NPEQ- and LPEQ-treated rats.
Academic text (2007) -
While I consider him to be a decent person, the older he has become, the more liberal and antagonistically so he seems to be.
Blog text (15) -
Our bodies can also participate in these conflicts and act antagonistically to our minds.
Academic text (1993) -
In particular, it has been disheartening to be treated so antagonistically by the more influential commenters here.
Blog text (29) -
At the same time, Murata notes that Japan has begun to view both reasonable and unreasonable requests as U.S. pressure and reacts defensively and antagonistically.
Academic text (1991) -
In addition to being strategically unpalatable, antagonistically ridiculing the beliefs of others is seen by many, including those within the Humanist movement, as a form of prejudice.
Academic text (2006) -
It certainly is not desirable to generate a dynamic and destabilizing interplay between a more militaristic Japan, an antagonistically assertive China, and a beleaguered Russia.
Academic text (1991) -
When he felt threatened, he responded antagonistically to her suggestions.
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She approached the debate antagonistically, refusing to listen to opposing views.
Synonyms
126
4.9
In a forceful way that shows readiness to attack or argue
4
4.0
In a way that tries to attack or gain advantage over others
3
8.7
In an angry and hurtful way
2
7.6
In an angry and unfriendly way that shows you want to fight
1
6.6
In a way that shows strong dislike and anger
1
7.4
In an unfriendly way that shows anger or dislike
In a way that shows you are ready to argue or fight
In a way that shows you do not agree
In a bitter, angry way during a disagreement
In a mean way that tries to hurt someone
Antonyms
How Antagonistic
2
7.6
126
4.9
1
8.1
1
7.4
30
4.0
110
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
antagonistically = antagonistic (transparent) = antagonistic + ally
Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ally' to the adjective 'antagonistic', a regular and predictable derivation.
Etymology
Antagonistically comes from Greek parts anti- 'against' and agon 'contest', and it is related to the English word antagonist, a person who opposes you. So to act antagonistically is to behave like an opponent, showing hostility or active resistance.