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Antagonist
01
antagoniste, adversaire
villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing
Exemples
The antagonist in the novel was a cunning and ruthless villain, determined to thwart the protagonist's plans at every turn.
L'antagoniste dans le roman était un méchant rusé et impitoyable, déterminé à contrecarrer les plans du protagoniste à chaque tournant.
In the movie, the antagonist's nefarious schemes posed a formidable threat to the hero, driving the conflict and propelling the plot forward.
Dans le film, les plans néfastes de l'antagoniste ont posé une menace redoutable pour le héros, alimentant le conflit et faisant avancer l'intrigue.
02
a substance or drug that neutralizes the effect of another
Exemples
Naloxone is an antagonist that reverses opioid overdoses.
Antagonists can block the action of hormones or neurotransmitters.
03
a muscle that relaxes or lengthens while another muscle contracts, enabling coordinated movement
Exemples
When the biceps contract, the triceps act as the antagonist.
The quadriceps serve as the antagonist when the hamstrings bend the knee.
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