antagonism
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(an-tag′ŏ-nizm)

[Gr. antagōnisma, a struggle against]
1. Neutralization or suppression of an action by an opposing force or chemical effect.
2. In psychology, hostility or dislike for, or resistance to another person.
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(an-tag′ŏ-nizm)

[Gr. antagōnisma, a struggle against]
1. Neutralization or suppression of an action by an opposing force or chemical effect.
2. In psychology, hostility or dislike for, or resistance to another person.
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