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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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But, turns out, Scrooge and Santa are old friends, then enemies.Jake Ciely, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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But a mysterious force is stopping their return and the time-traveling TARDIS team must face great dangers, bigger enemies and wider terrors than ever before.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 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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Longtime Southwest Conferences foes Texas Tech and Arkansas get reacquainted in the Liberty Bowl.Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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The latest fracas between bickering foes India and Pakistan has finally ended after a resolution was resolved following months of warring almost jeopardized the upcoming Champions Trophy.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 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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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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Discovery was conducted by the U.S. Trustee in this adversary proceeding.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Antagonist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antagonist. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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