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Agonism vs Antagonism - What's the difference?

agonism | antagonism | Related terms |

Antagonism is a related term of agonism.



As nouns the difference between agonism and antagonism

is that agonism is competitive struggle (especially political while antagonism is a strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.

agonism

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Competitive struggle (especially political)
  • (biochemistry) The relationship between an agonist and a receptor

    • Related terms

    * antagonism * agonist

    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