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antagonize
[an-tag-uh-nahyz]
verb (used with object)
to make hostile or unfriendly; make an enemy or antagonist of.
His speech antagonized many voters.
to act in opposition to; oppose.
verb (used without object)
Rare.to act antagonistically.
antagonize
/ æˈæɡəˌԲɪ /
verb
to make hostile; annoy or irritate
to act in opposition to or counteract
Other Word Forms
- antagonizable adjective
- antagonization noun
- reantagonize verb (used with object)
- unantagonizable adjective
- unantagonized adjective
- unantagonizing adjective
- unantagonizingly adverb
- ˈٲˌԾ adjective
- ˌٲDzԾˈپDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of antagonize1
Word History and Origins
Origin of antagonize1
Example Sentences
The rapid suspension by ABC News demonstrates how networks are on edge over their news organizations antagonizing the Trump White House, which has shown a willingness to extract revenge on its critics.
She reportedly has asked Cheeks whether there were more “60 Minutes” stories coming that could antagonize Trump.
His reign was not perfect, and his liberal creed antagonized enough conservative Catholics that a counter-movement has emerged in the U.S., complete with its own conferences, private schools and publications.
At the heart of the case was the late Frank Carson, a veteran Modesto defense attorney with a pugilistic style who delighted in antagonizing police and prosecutors.
Abughazaleh, 26, made a name for herself online, analyzing conservative media at outlets like Media Matters and Mother Jones, frequently antagonizing of right-wing pundits like former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
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