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antagonistic, more antagonistic, most antagonistic
Hostile opposition, conflicting behavior, or showing dislike or hatred. (1)
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antagonistic muscle (s) (noun), antagonistic muscles (pl)
One of a pair of muscles allowing coordinated movements of the skeletal joints: The individual components of antagonistic muscles can be classified into extensors (muscles that straighten a limb) and flexors (muscles that bend a limb).
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