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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
The options range from new sourcebooks to new modules and collections of antagonists to drop into an ongoing game.
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Rob Wieland, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Other heart failure medications include: Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs), like Aldactone (spironolactone) or Inspra (eplerenone): These drugs are a type of diuretic that further helps rid the body of excess fluid.
—Rafle Fernandez, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Here's everything to know about the 'Moana 2' antagonists Nalo and Matangi
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Moana is going up against two new Disney villains in Moana 2.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
In his worldview, there is no negotiating with modern-day antisemites, much as there was no negotiating with the Amalekites, the biblical antagonists to whom Mr. Netanyahu has more than once compared contemporary enemies of Israel and Jews.
—Marc Tracy, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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Rob Wieland, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Other heart failure medications include: Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs), like Aldactone (spironolactone) or Inspra (eplerenone): These drugs are a type of diuretic that further helps rid the body of excess fluid.
—Rafle Fernandez, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Here's everything to know about the 'Moana 2' antagonists Nalo and Matangi
Comments
Moana is going up against two new Disney villains in Moana 2.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
In his worldview, there is no negotiating with modern-day antisemites, much as there was no negotiating with the Amalekites, the biblical antagonists to whom Mr. Netanyahu has more than once compared contemporary enemies of Israel and Jews.
—Marc Tracy, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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The second movie will pick up after the events of Part One, where Elphaba and Glinda uncover the Wizard's fraud and Elphaba is declared the new enemy of Oz.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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On December 27, WHO announced the results from 430 samples: The outbreak was caused by a familiar enemy — or, more accurately, multiple familiar enemies.Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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But against a formidable opponent — the type Seattle would have to beat to contend for a title — Smith didn’t put his best foot forward.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Firstly, former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, whom Paul said spent more than $30 million trying to defeat his opponents who voted him out last year.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Trojans finished 7-6 after a Las Vegas Bowl win over their own SEC foe, Texas A&M.Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Routine Childhood Vaccination Against Malaria Began Malaria has proven a stubborn foe—the quest to produce a vaccine against it began more than a century ago.Rob Reddick, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Buccaneers are favored at home over their NFC South rivals.Mark Ross, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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The last time these division rivals met was a high-scoring affair with the Steelers coming out on top, 44-38.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Discovery was conducted by the U.S. Trustee in this adversary proceeding.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The story picks up with Sonic and pals Tails and Knuckles on a mission to stop a mysterious new adversary, Shadow the Hedgehog.Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Antagonist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antagonist. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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