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Antagonism vs Adversary - What's the difference?

antagonism | adversary |

As a noun antagonism

is a strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.

As a proper noun adversary is

(religion|christianity) the devil; satan.

antagonism

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.
    • The longstanding antagonism is manifested in frequent scuffles and shouting matches.

    Related terms

    () * agon * agonism * antagonist * antagonistic * antagonize

    adversary

    English

    Noun

    (adversaries)
  • An opponent or rival.

    • Derived terms

    * adversarial

    Related terms

    * adverse * adversarially

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