Antagonistic
Antagonistic adjective - Marked by opposition or ill will.
Brutal and antagonistic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Brutal" instead an adjective "Antagonistic".
Brutal
Brutal adjective - Difficult to endure.
Antagonistic and brutal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Antagonistic" instead an adjective "Brutal".
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Thanks to the actions of the last remaining Zoidaryans the Zoids have divided into two antagonistic armies — the Blue Zoids and Red Zoids — and are fighting a brutal war across the ruined surface of Zoidstar.
- Hoist by His Own Petard: In Ancillary Mercy, the antagonistic instant of Anaander Mianaai is so brutal in the name of maintaining control of Athoek Station that no one is willing to talk frankly with her.
Source: Literature / Ancillary Justice
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