antagonist

Definitions

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

The principal character in opposition to the protagonist or hero of a narrative or drama.

Examples

The hero finally confronted the main antagonist in the final chapter of the novel.

In many classic fairy tales, the wicked witch serves as the primary antagonist.

The politician portrayed his opponent as the antagonist of the city's progress.

Synonyms

adversary opponent enemy foe rival nemesis competitor

Antonyms

ally friend supporter protagonist advocate partner companion