Antagonist (band)
WordNet
noun
(1) A drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug
(2) A muscle that relaxes while another contracts
"When bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist"
(3) Someone who offers opposition
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Etymology
From , from , from .
Noun
- An opponent or enemy.
- One who antagonizes or stirs.
- A chemical that binds to a receptor but does not produce a physiological response, blocking the action of agonist chemicals.
- 2001: The calcium antagonists represent one of the top ten classes of prescription drugs in terms of commercial value, with worldwide sales of nearly $10 billion in 1999. — Leslie Iversen, Drugs: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford 2001, p. 41)
- The main character opposing the protagonist in a literary work or drama.