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latent hostility vs antagonism

antagonism vs latent hostility

latent hostility and antagonism both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
latent hostility Yes No No No
antagonism Yes No No No
As nouns, antagonism is a hypernym of latent hostility; that is, antagonism is a word with a broader meaning than latent hostility:
  • latent hostility: feelings of hostility that are not manifest
  • antagonism: a state of deep-seated ill-will
Other hypernyms of latent hostility include enmity, hostility.
latent hostility (noun) antagonism (noun)
feelings of hostility that are not manifest (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure
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 latent hostility and antagonism

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