Protagonist vs. Antagonist

Protagonistnoun

(authorship) The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.

Protagonistnoun

A leading person in a contest; a principal performer.

Protagonistnoun

(proscribed) An advocate or champion of a cause or course of action.

Protagonistnoun

One who takes the leading part in a drama; hence, one who takes lead in some great scene, enterprise, conflict, or the like.

Protagonistnoun

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.;

Protagonistnoun

the principal character in a work of fiction

Protagonist

A protagonist (from Ancient Greek πρωταγωνιστής, prōtagōnistḗs 'one who plays the first part, chief actor') is the main character of a story. The protagonist makes key decisions that affect the plot, primarily influencing the story and propelling it forward and is often the character who faces the most significant obstacles.

Antagonistnoun

An opponent or enemy.

Antagonistnoun

One who antagonizes or stirs.

Antagonistnoun

(biochemistry) A chemical that binds to a receptor but does not produce a physiological response, blocking the action of agonist chemicals.

Antagonistnoun

(authorship) The main character or force opposing the protagonist in a literary work or drama.

Antagonistnoun

(anatomy) A muscle that acts in opposition to another.

Antagonistnoun

One who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; an opponent.

Antagonistnoun

A muscle which acts in opposition to another; as a flexor, which bends a part, is the antagonist of an extensor, which extends it.

Antagonistnoun

A medicine which opposes the action of another medicine or of a poison when absorbed into the blood or tissues.

Antagonistadjective

Antagonistic; opposing; counteracting; as, antagonist schools of philosophy.

Antagonistnoun

someone who offers opposition

Antagonistnoun

a muscle that relaxes while another contracts;

Antagonistnoun

a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug

Antagonistnoun

a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary

Antagonistnoun

a substance which interferes with or inhibits the physiological action of another

Antagonistnoun

a muscle whose action counteracts that of another specified muscle.

Antagonist

An antagonist is a character in a story who is presented as the chief foe of the protagonist.