antagonistically

an·tag·o·nist  (n-tg-nst)

n.

1. One who opposes and contends against another; an adversary.

2. The principal character in opposition to the protagonist or hero of a narrative or drama.

3. Physiology A muscle that counteracts the action of another muscle, the agonist.

4. Biochemistry A chemical substance that interferes with the physiological action of another, especially by combining with and blocking its nerve receptor.

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an·tago·nistic adj.

an·tago·nisti·cal·ly adv.

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Adv.

1.

antagonistically - in an antagonistic manner; "he behaves antagonistically toward his colleagues"