Antagonism

/æntˈæɡənˌɪzəm/

/ænˈtæɡəˌnɪzəm/

Antagonism

(biochemistry) interaction between two or more substances where one of them stops or reduces the effect of others

a state of active opposition or hostility toward someone or something, characterized by conflict and resistance

the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors

a state of deep-seated ill-will

synonyms : enmity

Examples

1. Still, our antagonism hasn’t stopped the snakes from moving into big cities.

2. Or are there crises, antagonisms on the horizon?

3. Perhaps some of the antagonism stemmed more from differences in artistic style rather than personality.

4. They have different cultures, there's antagonisms towards Beijing.