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Wilful vs Antagonistic - What's the difference?

wilful | antagonistic | Related terms |

Wilful is a related term of antagonistic.


As adjectives the difference between wilful and antagonistic

is that wilful is intentional; deliberate while antagonistic is contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.

Antagonistic vs Bitter - What's the difference?

antagonistic | bitter | Related terms |

Antagonistic is a related term of bitter.


As adjectives the difference between antagonistic and bitter

is that antagonistic is contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces while bitter is having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).

As a noun bitter is

(usually in the plural bitters) a liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic.

As a verb bitter is

to make bitter.

Polite vs Antagonistic - What's the difference?

polite | antagonistic |


As adjectives the difference between polite and antagonistic

is that polite is well-mannered, civilized while antagonistic is contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.

As a verb polite

is (obsolete|transitive) to polish; to refine; to render polite.

Warlike vs Antagonistic - What's the difference?

warlike | antagonistic | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between warlike and antagonistic

is that warlike is hostile and belligerent while antagonistic is contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.

Antagonistic vs Acquiescent - What's the difference?

antagonistic | acquiescent |


As adjectives the difference between antagonistic and acquiescent

is that antagonistic is contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces while acquiescent is willing to acquiesce, accept or agree to something without objection, protest or resistance.

Contrary vs Antagonistic - What's the difference?

contrary | antagonistic | Related terms |

Contrary is a related term of antagonistic.


As adjectives the difference between contrary and antagonistic

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while antagonistic is contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a noun contrary

is the opposite.

As a verb contrary

is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

Antagonistic vs Spiteful - What's the difference?

antagonistic | spiteful | Related terms |

Antagonistic is a related term of spiteful.


As adjectives the difference between antagonistic and spiteful

is that antagonistic is contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces while spiteful is filled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to vex, annoy, or injure; malignant; malicious.

Opposing vs Antagonistic - What's the difference?

opposing | antagonistic | Related terms |

Opposing is a related term of antagonistic.


As adjectives the difference between opposing and antagonistic

is that opposing is that opposes or oppose; on the opposite side while antagonistic is contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.

As a verb opposing

is .

Antagonistic vs Vindictive - What's the difference?

antagonistic | vindictive | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between antagonistic and vindictive

is that antagonistic is contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces while vindictive is having a tendency to seek revenge when wronged, vengeful.

Antagonistic vs Adversary - What's the difference?

antagonistic | adversary |


As an adjective antagonistic

is contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.

As a proper noun adversary is

(religion|christianity) the devil; satan.

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