Antshrike
any of several , especially of the genus thamnophilus, superficially resembling the .
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an active hostility or opposition, as between unfriendly or conflicting groups: the antagonism between the liberal and the conservative parties. an opposing force, principle, or tendency: her plan to become an actress met with the antagonism of her family. physiology. an opposing action, as by one muscle in relation to another. biochemistry, pharmacology. the opposing […]
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