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as in enemy
one that is hostile toward another
please name the novel's hero and his antagonist
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as in opponent
one that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict
his antagonist in the boxing match
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Recent Examples of antagonist
Flashback: Parker's predecessor, Jim Kenney, a Trump antagonist in the first administration, had also been willing to sit down with the president-elect.
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Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
The sequel will feature special appearances from George Miller, Elle Fanning, and more celebrities, while also bringing back Troy Baker's Higgs as its antagonist.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Also in the mix in the impressive cast is Andrew Scott as Agent Baron, an antagonist to Matt and Emily and someone whose presence is a bit of an enigma.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
Feathers is a mute who serves as an intimidating antagonist, far more cunning than the hapless Wallace, but the intellectual equal to Gromit.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
The sequel will feature special appearances from George Miller, Elle Fanning, and more celebrities, while also bringing back Troy Baker's Higgs as its antagonist.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Also in the mix in the impressive cast is Andrew Scott as Agent Baron, an antagonist to Matt and Emily and someone whose presence is a bit of an enigma.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
Feathers is a mute who serves as an intimidating antagonist, far more cunning than the hapless Wallace, but the intellectual equal to Gromit.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antagonist
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Some of the soldiers whom Chernov follows into battle remain gung-ho about defeating the enemy, though others, like the filmmaker himself, voice fears that there’s no end in sight.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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While past presidents were somewhat willing to work with political rivals or enemies, Trump has always put a greater emphasis on loyalty.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
23 Jan. 2025
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The defense allowed 414 points, fifth most in the league, and surrendered a touchdown on 67.9% of opponent’s red-zone possessions, the third-worst rate in the NFL.—
Joe Reedy,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Whether that will involve Paul or another opponent remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Logan Paul is positioning himself as a major force in WWE, even if his journey to the top may come with some detours.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Through the campaign, players will amass points to invest in the skill tree by defeating foes and finishing quests.—
Gieson Cacho,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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But much of this week has seen the returning president continue to pummel out-of-power foes.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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In the 60-second spot, Dafoe and O’Hara take to the pickleball court and hustle their way to beat their rivals and win some Michelob Ultra.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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Right-wing figures groused that their views were being hidden, or moderated more heavily than their rivals’.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2025
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The order comes as Trump has issued a number of threats against his political opponents, sparking fear Trump Department of Justice officials could abuse the power of the office to initiate investigations or prosecutions into his adversaries.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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California and Trump have had a bumpy relationship and the birthright citizenship lawsuit is likely to be the first of many federal court face-offs between the two adversaries.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Antagonist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antagonist. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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