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Definition of Antagonist

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Antagonist: A substance that acts against and blocks an action. Antagonist is the opposite of agonist. Antagonists and agonists are key players in the chemistry of the human body and in pharmacology.

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