noun as in strong fondness

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antagonist, disregarder

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Example Sentences

Example:While Bruckner was often an antagonist to his contemporaries who did not appreciate his unconventional symphonies, his music has since been recognized for its unique genius.

Definition:A person who actively opposes or is in conflict with another person or a group of people.

From antagonist

Example:In his lifetime, Bruckner faced strong opposition from some critics due to his disregard of their more modern and less traditional approaches to music composition.

Definition:A person who keeps away from or does not pay attention to something.

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