an·tag·o·nis·m/æn`tægəˏnɪzəm; ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/ n [U] when people strongly dislike or oppose someone or something 对抗，对立，敌对: + between There has always been a lot of antagonism between the two families. 这两个家庭之间总是很对立。 + towards There's a lot of antagonism towards city people who move into the area. 该地区的居民对从城里搬来的人怀有敌意。