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antagonism

noun

  1. situation in which two chemicals upon interaction interfere in such a way that the action of one partially or completely inhibits the effects of the other
  2. action of any microbes that suppresses the activity of a plant pathogen
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Pronunciation: /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνταγωνιστής (antagōnistḗs, “opponent”), from ἀνταγωνίζομαι (antagōnízomai, “antagonize”), from ἀγών (agṓn, “contest”) (English agon).

  1. A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.

    “Their longstanding antagonism is manifested in frequent scuffles and shouting matches.”