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antagonism vs oppositeness

oppositeness vs antagonism

antagonism and oppositeness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
antagonism Yes No No No
oppositeness Yes No No No
As nouns, oppositeness is a hypernym of antagonism; that is, oppositeness is a word with a broader meaning than antagonism:
  • antagonism: the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors
  • oppositeness: the relation between opposed entities
Other hypernyms of antagonism include opposition.
antagonism (noun) oppositeness (noun)
(biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure the relation between opposed entities
an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors
a state of deep-seated ill-will
Difference between antagonism and oppositeness

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