n. a shortage, less than is due, or in the case of a business or government budget, more expenditures than income. Unbalanced budgets with a planned year-end deficit are prohibited at every level of government except the federal.
Foes definition, a person who feels enmity, hatred, or malice toward another; enemy: a bitter foe. See more.
antagonist. n. 1. an opponent or adversary, as in a contest, drama, sporting event, etc. 2. (Physiology) any muscle that opposes the action of another. Compare agonist 1. 3. (Pharmacology) a drug that counteracts the effects of another drug. Compare synergist 1.strogen antagonist, tamoxifen-an antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer. narcotic antagonist-an antagonist used to counteract the effects of narcotics (especially to counteract the depression of respiration).