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antagonist
a character or person who actively opposes another
Synonyms
- adversary
- rival
- opponent
Antonyms
- ally
- protagonist
antagonist in a sentence
In the film, the antagonist manipulates every other character for personal gain.
Throughout the novel, the antagonist undermines the hero's plans at every turn, driven purely by jealousy and old grudges.
Where it comes from
From Greek antagonistes 'opponent, rival'
Memory hook
ANTI + AGONIZE — the antagonist makes the hero agonize.
Read it in context
- The Meadow Notebook Nature
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