antagonistically
In combative manner
In a manner showing hostility or opposition.
Someone who speaks antagonistically is confrontational, working against rather than with others: He responded antagonistically to every suggestion.
The word describes behavior that creates or heightens conflict rather than resolving it.
In hostile, confrontational manner
- belligerentlyIn a combative way
- combativelyIn a confrontational manner
- confrontationallyIn an aggressive, challenging manner
- defiantlyIn open resistance
pugnaciously · provocatively · maliciously · spitefully · venomously · nastily · viciously · menacingly
With intent to outdo
- combativelyIn a confrontational manner
- contentiouslyIn argumentative fashion
- fiercelyWith intense aggression
- intenselyWith extreme force
aggressively · challengingly · sparring · dueling · clashing · vying · contending
Opposed in nature
- obstructivelyIn a hindering way
- resistantlyIn an opposing manner
- defiantlyIn open resistance
- uncooperativelyIn an unhelpful manner
contrarily · adversely · counteractively · obstinately · stubbornly · recalcitrantly · rebelliously · dissenting
aggressively
In hostile, confrontational manner
- belligerentlyIn a combative way
- combativelyIn a confrontational manner
- confrontationallyIn an aggressive, challenging manner
defiantly · pugnaciously · provocatively · maliciously · spitefully · venomously · nastily · viciously · menacingly · threateningly
competitively
With intent to outdo
- combativelyIn a confrontational manner
- contentiouslyIn argumentative fashion
- fiercelyWith intense aggression
intensely · aggressively · challengingly · sparring · dueling · clashing · vying · contending
contrary
Opposed in nature
- obstructivelyIn a hindering way
- resistantlyIn an opposing manner
- defiantlyIn open resistance
uncooperatively · contrarily · adversely · counteractively · obstinately · stubbornly · recalcitrantly · rebelliously · dissenting · contentiously
antagonisticallyamicably
In a peaceable manner
cordially · friendly · warmly · kindly · hospitably
antagonisticallycooperatively
Acting in partnership
collaboratively · together · harmoniously · supportively · mutually
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