antagonism
A specific drug molecule can block a receptor by binding to it and causing antagonism.
Noun: 1. An actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility: A state of active opposition or hostility between people or groups. 2. A state of deep-seated ill-will: A long-standing, fundamental feeling of enmity or opposition. 3. The relation between opposing principles or forces or factors: The inherent conflict or opposition between two contrasting ideas, systems, or elements. 4. (Biochemistry) Interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure: A biological interaction where one substance blocks or reduces the effect of another.
- The personal antagonism between the two leaders made diplomatic negotiations impossible.
- There is a fundamental antagonism between the goals of rapid economic growth and environmental conservation.
- In the body, calcium can show antagonism toward magnesium absorption.
- His criticism was born out of genuine political antagonism, not mere disagreement.
- To be in antagonism to/with something: To be in a state of direct opposition.
- His actions were in direct antagonism to the company's stated values.
- To feel antagonism toward(s) someone/something: To harbor feelings of hostility.
- She could not hide her antagonism towards the proposed policy.
- Antagonist (noun): A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary. In biochemistry, a substance that interferes with physiological action.
- Antagonistic (adjective): Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility.
- Antagonize (verb): To cause someone to become hostile.
- Hostility: Open antagonism or opposition.
- Animosity: Strong hostility.
- Enmity: The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile.
- Opposition: Resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument.
- Friction: Conflict or animosity caused by a clash of wills, temperaments, or opinions.
- Friendship
- Goodwill
- Cooperation
- Sympathy
- Alliance
- Class antagonism: The inherent conflict of interests between social classes, often discussed in political theory.
- Receptor antagonism: A specific type of biochemical antagonism where a drug blocks a cellular receptor.
A specific drug molecule can block a receptor by binding to it and causing antagonism.
- (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
- the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism
- a state of deep-seated ill-will