Antagonistic \An*tag`o*nis"tic\, Antagonistical \An*tag`o*nis"tic*al\, a. Opposing in combat, combating; contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces. -- {An*tag`o*nis"tic*al*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster] They were distinct, adverse, even antagonistic. --Milman. [1913 Webster]