Antagonistic vs. Synergistic — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Antagonistic and Synergistic
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Antagonistic
One who opposes and contends against another; an adversary.
Synergistic
Of or relating to synergy
A synergistic effect.
Antagonistic
The principal character in opposition to the protagonist or hero of a narrative or drama.
Synergistic
Producing or capable of producing synergy
Synergistic drugs.
Antagonistic
(Physiology) A muscle that counteracts the action of another muscle, the agonist.
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Synergistic
(Christianity) Of or relating to synergism.
Antagonistic
A drug or chemical substance that interferes with the physiological action of another, especially by combining with and blocking its receptor.
Synergistic
Of or pertaining to synergy or synergism; synergic; co-operative, working together, interacting, mutually stimulating.
Antagonistic
Contending or acting against.
Synergistic
Of or pertaining to synergism.
Antagonistic
(biochemistry) Relating to an antagonist
Synergistic
Coöperating; synergetic.
Antagonistic
Opposing in combat, combating; contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.
They were distinct, adverse, even antagonistic.
Synergistic
Used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more)
Antagonistic
Indicating opposition or resistance
Synergistic
Of or relating to the theological doctrine of synergism
Antagonistic
Characterized by antagonism or antipathy;
Slaves antagonistic to their masters
Antipathetic factions within the party
Synergistic
Working together; used especially of groups, as subsidiaries of a corporation, cooperating for an enhanced effect;
A synergistic effect
Antagonistic
Arousing animosity or hostility;
His antagonizing brusqueness
Europe was antagonistic to the Unites States
Antagonistic
Used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect
Antagonistic
Opposing or neutralizing or mitigating an effect by contrary action
Antagonistic
Incapable of harmonious association
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