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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
Boshoff said Pfizer is going to continue development of another other weight loss drug, called a GIP antagonist.
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Helfer played a Cylon in the series, named Number Six, who played a key role in the story as both antagonist and ally.
—Elizabeth Stanton, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In addition, new Fantastic Four: First Steps footage showed off Julia Garner’s female Silver Surfer as the astronaut family’s main antagonist.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Norton’s first role was in 1980’s The Octagon, playing the antagonist ninja Kyo opposite friend and collaborator Chuck Norris.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2025
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Helfer played a Cylon in the series, named Number Six, who played a key role in the story as both antagonist and ally.
—Elizabeth Stanton, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In addition, new Fantastic Four: First Steps footage showed off Julia Garner’s female Silver Surfer as the astronaut family’s main antagonist.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Norton’s first role was in 1980’s The Octagon, playing the antagonist ninja Kyo opposite friend and collaborator Chuck Norris.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2025
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Some were emblazoned with images of Maximilian I of Bavaria and Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand III. Further, archaeologists discovered fragments of lead bullets and deposits of metal wheels — which were likely safeguarded to prevent them from falling into enemy hands after the army left camp.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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The character went from being Emily’s friend to becoming her enemy as the two wrestled in a love triangle with Gabriel.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Just because of his style, Muhammad hasn't been much of a finisher to date in his MMA career, but he's got the kind of style that's great for breaking down opponents over time.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Luddites weren’t mindless opponents of technology but had a clear logic to their actions—an essentially conservative one.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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The foes have made constitutional claims, environmental claims, procedural claims.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Giant games ahead as IM plays CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals this Thursday at Vancouver and April 30 vs. the same foe in Fort Lauderdale, with an MLS home match vs. Dallas in between next Sunday.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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Carole Baskin, an animal rights activist and Maldonado's rival, also starred in the show.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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No rivals, no rows about gifts, no fireworks back home.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Bypassing the need to downlink data to ground stations scattered around the world will also mitigate security concerns, such as possible interception of data by adversary actors.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The United States' closest regional ally, Israel, has historically been highly skeptical of any talks with Iran that could lead to a nuclear deal, partly because Iran has vowed to destroy Israel, its longtime adversary.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Antagonist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antagonist. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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