Adversarial Vocabulary

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun hostility that results in active resistance, opposition, or contentiousness

  • The antagonism between the two political parties was evident during the debate.
  • There's always some kind of antagonism between my siblings and me when we have to share a room.
  • I can't stand the antagonism between those two - it's like they're always trying to one-up each other.
  • The antagonism between light and darkness is a common theme in literature, symbolizing good versus evil.

foe

noun an enemy or opponent

  • The two nations have been long-standing foes in the diplomatic arena.
  • I heard that Jim and Tom are now foes after that argument.
  • Watch out for that guy, he's your new foe in the office.
  • Fear is the greatest foe to success in life.