antagonistically

adverb

Pronunciation: ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪkli

Definition

In a way that shows active hostility, opposition, or a desire to provoke conflict.

Examples

• The witness responded antagonistically to the prosecutor's questions, refusing to cooperate.

• They stared at each other antagonistically across the table, neither willing to back down.

• She felt that her supervisor was treating her antagonistically for no apparent reason.

Synonyms of antagonistically

Words with a similar meaning to antagonistically:

• hostilely
• aggressively
• adversarially
• contentiously

Antonyms of antagonistically

Words with the opposite meaning to antagonistically:

• amicably
• cooperatively

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