1. Noun
One who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; an opponent.
2. Noun
A muscle which acts in opposition to another; as a flexor, which bends a part, is the antagonist of an extensor, which extends it.
3. Noun
A medicine which opposes the action of another medicine or of a poison when absorbed into the blood or tissues.
4. Adjective
Antagonistic; opposing; counteracting; as, antagonist schools of philosophy.
5. Noun
a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug
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6. Noun
a muscle that relaxes while another contracts; "when bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist"
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