Antagonize Meaning

/ænˈtæɡ.ɪ.naɪz/
C1

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

verbTo work against; to oppose (especially to incite a reaction).

His sarcastic comment will only antagonize the already frustrated team.
Layla tried to antagonize Sami a little bit.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
A good manager knows not to ____ employees with harsh criticism in public.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Don't ____ the situation by making inflammatory comments.

From Ancient Greek ἀνταγωνίζομαι (antagōnízomai), from ἀντι- (anti-) + ἀγωνίζομαι (agōnízomai). By surface analysis, ant- + agon + -ize.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
A good manager knows not to ____ employees with harsh criticism in public.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Don't ____ the situation by making inflammatory comments.

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