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antagonize

verb

/ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

Meaning

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

His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.

antagonize the crowd

provoke, irritate, anger, offend, annoy

appease, soothe, calm

antagonize someone, antagonize the public, antagonize opponents

to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior

To make less severe, serious, or painful; alleviate.

to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen

to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity

To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.

to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts