agonistic

Speech parts

1. agonistic - Adjective

2. agonistic - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Alt. of Agonistical

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

strained combative agonistical forced warlike affected competitive aggressive celebration athletic contentious agony belligerent anguish agonist

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Antonyms

pacific indubitable friendly mild peaceful unaffected

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Phrases with the word

agonistic buffer agonistic muscle agonistic pluralism agonistic threat display

Examples

agonistic poses Source: Internet

a dialectical and agonistic approach Source: Internet

According to a study by Kaatz, sounds for disturbance (e.g. alarm) and agonistic behavior were not significantly different, which suggests distress sounds can be used to sample variation in agonistic sound production. Source: Internet

Adolescent females move between groups and are supported by their mothers in agonistic encounters. Source: Internet

In order to reduce this sort of competition, males develop agonistic behaviors like mate guarding and flushing. Source: Internet

Mane During agonistic confrontations with other lions, the mane makes the lion appear larger. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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