Definizione monolingua

antagonist

antagonist (plural antagonists)

1. An opponent or enemy.
2. One who antagonizes or stirs.
3. (biochemistry) A chemical that binds to a receptor but does not produce a physiological response, blocking the action of agonist chemicals.
   • 2001: The calcium antagonists represent one of the top ten classes of prescription drugs in terms of commercial value, with worldwide sales of nearly $10 billion in 1999. — Leslie Iversen, Drugs: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford 2001, p. 41)
4. The main character or force opposing the protagonist in a literary work or drama.

Definizione dizionario antagonist

	nemico
	L'uomo che è ostile, che detesta, che si oppone agli interessi di, o che intende ferire qualcun'altro.
	Man who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.

antagonista

avversario

rivale

Altri significati:

opponent

(biochemistry) A chemical that binds to a receptor but does not produce a physiological response, blocking the action of agonist chemicals.

one who antagonizes

The main character or force opposing the protagonist in a literary work or drama.

An opponent or enemy.

One who antagonizes or stirs.

chemical