antagonim

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Antagonim

Description:

An antagonim is a noun that refers to a person or force that opposes or acts against another. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is in opposition or has opposite characteristics.

In popular usage, an antagonim can also refer to a person who actively engages in conflict or rivalry.

In local usage, antagonim can be a colloquial term for a villain or antagonist in a story or a movie.

Sample sentences:

As a noun:
- The antagonist in the novel was a formidable antagonim, constantly trying to sabotage the protagonist's plans.
- The government's strict policies were seen as an antagonim to the citizens' freedom.
As an adjective:
- Their opposing political ideologies resulted in an antagonim relationship.
- The two characters had a strong antagonim chemistry in the movie, constantly clashing with each other.