antagonist
intermediateB2/ænˈtæɡənɪst/ · an-ta-go-nist
A character or force in opposition to the protagonist, often creating conflict.
Meanings
A character or force in opposition to the protagonist, often creating conflict.
ایک کردار یا قوت جو کہ مرکزی کردار کے خلاف ہوتی ہے، اکثر تضاد پیدا کرتی ہے۔
مخالف
makhalif
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- antagonist in a story
- antagonist of the protagonist
- main antagonist
Example Sentences
The antagonist in the novel created significant challenges for the protagonist.
ناول میں مخالف نے مرکزی کردار کے لئے اہم چیلنجز پیدا کیے۔
Novel mein makhalif ne markazi kirdar ke liye aham challenges paida kiye.
In many films, the antagonist serves as a catalyst for the hero's journey.
بہت سے فلموں میں، مخالف ہیرو کی سفر کا محرک بنتا ہے۔
Bohat se filmon mein, makhalif hero ki safar ka mehrek banta hai.
Every story needs an antagonist to keep the plot engaging.
ہر کہانی کو دلچسپ رکھنے کے لئے ایک مخالف کی ضرورت ہوتی ہے۔
Har kahani ko dilchasp rakhne ke liye ek makhalif ki zaroorat hoti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'antagonist' as the 'anti' (against) 'agonist' (the main actor).
Imagine a villain confronting a hero in a dramatic scene.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
جیسی ہوا، ہو گئے دھوپ میں ہم، گرتی ہیں تاریں، مگر چمک نہ سکو۔
Jaisi hawa, ho gaye dhoop mein hum, Girti hain taaren, magar chamak na sako.
As the wind blows, we endure in the sunlight, Stars might fall, but you cannot shine.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نیکی کا بدلہ بُرائی سے نہیں دیا جانا چاہیے۔
Neki ka badla burai se nahi diya jana chahiye.
Good should not be repaid with evil.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "ἀνταγωνιστής (antagonistēs)" — opponent, rival
First known use: 1600s
The term 'antagonist' has evolved from its Greek origins to describe a character in literature or a person opposing someone in various contexts.