antagonist
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Definitie en betekenis van "antagonist"in het Engels

01

antagonist, tegenstander

villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing
antagonist definition and meaning
Voorbeelden
The antagonist's motivations were complex, driven by a deep-seated desire for power and revenge against the protagonist.
De motivaties van de antagonist waren complex, gedreven door een diepgeworteld verlangen naar macht en wraak tegen de protagonist.
02

a substance or drug that neutralizes the effect of another

Voorbeelden
The study tested a new antagonist for its ability to reduce blood pressure.
03

a muscle that relaxes or lengthens while another muscle contracts, enabling coordinated movement

Voorbeelden
The calf muscle is the antagonist to the shin during dorsiflexion.
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