antagonized

[US]/ænˈtæɡən aɪ zɪd/
[UK]/ˌæn.tæg.ə.naɪzd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vto make someone feel angry or hostile towards another person or thing; to provoke hostility or opposition; to have a negative effect on something or someone

Example Sentences

his actions antagonized his colleagues.

the opposing team antagonized their opponents with trash talk.

she felt antagonized by his constant criticism.

the policy change antagonized many voters.

his comments antagonized the already tense situation.

the media's coverage antagonized both sides of the conflict.

the protesters were antagonized by the police's response.

their rivalry antagonized them both, leading to unhealthy competition.

don't antagonize him further; he's already upset.

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