word | antagonist |
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sentence | “We both thought the best resource was flight, when pursued by so formidable an antagonist; so you will find the nest empty when you call to-morrow. |
definition | [noun] 1. An opponent or enemy. 2. One who antagonizes or stirs. 3. (biochemistry) A chemical that binds to a receptor but does not produce a physiological response, blocking the action of agonist chemicals. |
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