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Inimical vs Antagonistic - What's the difference?

inimical | antagonistic |

As adjectives the difference between inimical and antagonistic

is that inimical is harmful in effect while antagonistic is contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.

inimical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Harmful in effect.
    • Suicide is inimical to the health of the participant.
  • Unfriendly, hostile.
    • Her inimical attitude precludes romance.

    Synonyms

    * inimic, inimicable

    Related terms

    * inimically

    antagonistic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.
  • * Milman
    • They were distinct, adverse, even antagonistic .
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