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as in enemy
one that is hostile toward another
please name the novel's hero and his antagonist
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as in opponent
one that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict
his antagonist in the boxing match
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Recent Examples of antagonist
With his role as the antagonist in Creed III and a turn as the supervillain Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the horizon, Majors had already nailed down the blockbuster side of his résumé.
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Her new allies help hide her and also plan a move against the queen's forces, though the disguised antagonist delivers a poison apple to Snow, putting a wrinkle in her rebellion.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Marshall Kent becomes the sort of primary antagonist in season two until, of course, this episode.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025
Most significantly, season 2 will also star Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, a primary antagonist character from the video game.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2025
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Her new allies help hide her and also plan a move against the queen's forces, though the disguised antagonist delivers a poison apple to Snow, putting a wrinkle in her rebellion.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Marshall Kent becomes the sort of primary antagonist in season two until, of course, this episode.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025
Most significantly, season 2 will also star Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, a primary antagonist character from the video game.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antagonist
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Over the past few weeks, President Trump has used executive orders to wage war on law firms, specifically targeting those whose lawyers have investigated or sued him, or represented his enemies in court.—
Michael Barbaro,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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After an all-out war between Jacob and his enemies, scores of lifeless bodies are left on the platform in a win for the current and future Duttons, including that of Banner Creighton (Jerome Flynn).—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2025
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That’s precisely why Boston is a matchup problem for nearly every opponent, but especially those with traditional drop-coverage big men.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Online video showed Turner took a knee in protest before her match against the opponent.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2025
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My body, equipped with the primordial fear of starvation, was a formidable foe.—
Emma Pattee,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2025
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Still, Red Sox manager Alex Cora was impressed with his Yankees foes.—
Brendan Kuty,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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In at least one case, the governor has viewed an open presidential post as an opportunity to move a rival out of Tallahassee.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Thunder have thrived against their conference rivals, posting a 36-13 mark.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Today, adversaries operate persistently, testing an enterprise’s security posture around the clock, and because of this, security teams are evolving from a reactive to a proactive, offensive security strategy.—
Seemant Sehgal,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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These tariffs represent the most aggressive U.S. trade stance in decades, targeting not only adversaries like China but also close allies including the EU, Japan, South Korea, and Canada.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Antagonist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antagonist. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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