Associations to the word «Antagonize»

Wiktionary

ANTAGONIZE, verb. (transitive) To work against; oppose; especially to incite reaction.

Dictionary definition

ANTAGONIZE, verb. Provoke the hostility of; "Don't antagonize your boss".
ANTAGONIZE, verb. Act in opposition to.

Wise words

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