Meaning of the word antagonism in English

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antagonism

US /ænˈtæɡ.ən.ɪ.zəm/
UK /ænˈtæɡ.ən.ɪ.zəm/
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Noun

active hostility or opposition between people or groups

Example:
There has always been a certain amount of antagonism between the two neighbors.
The new policy caused antagonism among the staff.
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