agonist - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for agonist ?

Here are the synonyms for agonist , a list of similar words for agonist from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

(biochemistry) a drug that can combine with a receptor on a cell to produce a physiological reaction

Synonyms

• agonist

More generic

• drug

Noun

a muscle that contracts while another relaxes

Synonyms

• agonist

More generic

• antagonistic muscle

Noun

someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon)

Synonyms

• agonist

More generic

• contestant

Opposite / Antonyms

• antagonist

Noun

the principal character in a work of fiction

Synonyms

• agonist
• protagonist

More generic

• character
• fictional character
• fictitious character

More specific

• antihero

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