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antagonism vs dislike

dislike vs antagonism

antagonism and dislike both are nouns.

antagonism is not a verb while dislike is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
antagonism Yes No No No
dislike Yes No Yes No
As nouns, dislike is a hypernym of antagonism; that is, dislike is a word with a broader meaning than antagonism:
  • antagonism: an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
  • dislike: a feeling of aversion or antipathy
Other hypernyms of antagonism include enmity, hostility, ill will.
antagonism (noun) dislike (noun)
(biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility a feeling of aversion or antipathy
the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors
a state of deep-seated ill-will
antagonism (verb) dislike (verb)
have or feel a dislike or distaste for
Difference between antagonism and dislike

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