
antagonist
/ænˈtæɡənəst/
a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something
antagonist in a sentence
“The antagonist plotted against the hero at every turn.”
Origin of antagonist
Greek antagonistes opponent, rival from anti- against + agonistes combatant from agon contest
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