😠antagonize

verb
/ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

Meaning

to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition

Example Sentences

His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.

Example Expressions

antagonize the crowd

Synonyms

provoke, irritate, anger, offend, annoy

Antonyms

appease, soothe, calm

Collocations

antagonize someone, antagonize the public, antagonize opponents

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