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Antithesis vs Antagonism - What's the difference?

antithesis | antagonism |

As nouns the difference between antithesis and antagonism

is that antithesis is a proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition while antagonism is a strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.

antithesis

English

Noun

(antitheses)
  • A proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition.
  • (rhetoric) A device by which two contrasting ideas are juxtaposed in parallel form.

    • Antonyms

    * epitome

    Related terms

    * antithetical

    antagonism

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.
    • The longstanding antagonism is manifested in frequent scuffles and shouting matches.

    Related terms

    () * agon * agonism * antagonist * antagonistic * antagonize