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interference vs antagonism

antagonism vs interference

interference and antagonism both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
interference Yes No No No
antagonism Yes No No No
As nouns, antagonism is a hyponym of interference; that is, antagonism is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than interference:
  • interference: the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
  • antagonism: (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure
Other hyponyms of interference include foiling, frustration, thwarting, obstruction, complication, deterrence, bar, prevention.
interference (noun) antagonism (noun)
the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure
(American football) blocking a player's path with your body an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries a state of deep-seated ill-will
electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
Difference between interference and antagonism

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