Antagonist
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Antagonist [an-tag-uh-nist]

NOUN

NOUN

  • A person who competes with another person.

  • The adversary of the hero or protagonist.

  • A muscle that acts in opposition to another.

Example

"He turned his antagonist in favour of him."

"Many of his close aides are now his antagonists."

Synonyms

Adversary, Enemy, Foe, Contender, Match, Opponent, Competitor, Rival, Bane, Emulator

Antonyms

Ally, Helper, Associate, Assistant, Friend, Protagonist, Buddy, Amigo, Adherent, Accomplice, Ally, Advocate