ANTAGONIST
/ænˈtæɡənɪst/
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of ANTAGONIST
An opponent or enemy.
One who antagonizes or stirs.
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)"
Examples of ANTAGONIST in a Sentence
- "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)"
Word Details
Is ANTAGONIST a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ANTAGONIST is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ANTAGONIST uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ANTAGONIST
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | n | t | a | g | o | n | i | s | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANTAGONIST
100 words from the letters in ANTAGONIST
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How to Use ANTAGONIST in Word Games
ANTAGONIST is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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