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ANTAGONIST

/ænˈtæɡənɪst/

10 letters · 4 syllables · noun

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Definition of ANTAGONIST

noun

An opponent or enemy.

noun

One who antagonizes or stirs.

noun

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)"

Antonyms of ANTAGONIST

Words with opposite meaning

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

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is ANTAGONIST a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ANTAGONIST is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

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 antagonist Total
Scrabble 1111211111 11
WWF 1211312111 14

Anagrams of ANTAGONIST

Words made by rearranging the exact same 10 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANTAGONIST

100 words from the letters in ANTAGONIST

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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Frequently Asked Questions About ANTAGONIST

What does ANTAGONIST mean?
ANTAGONIST is a noun. An opponent or enemy.
Is ANTAGONIST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ANTAGONIST is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ANTAGONIST worth in Scrabble?
ANTAGONIST is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from ANTAGONIST?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ANTAGONIST. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of ANTAGONIST?
The anagrams of ANTAGONIST (words using the exact same letters) are: STAGNATION. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.