Antagonize Meaning in English
word
ænˈtæɡəˌnaɪz
an-TAG-uh-nyz
ænˈtæɡənaɪz
an-TAG-uh-nyz
Definition
To do something that makes someone angry or upset, or causes them to become your enemy.
Usage & Nuances
'Antagonize' is more formal; it's often used to warn against deliberately upsetting or making someone hostile. Commonly follows objects ("antagonize your boss"). Not used for minor annoyance—implies a serious risk of conflict or lasting negative feelings.
Spanish: antagonizar - enemistarPortuguese (BR): antagonizar - provocarPortuguese (PT): antagonizar - hostilizarChinese (Simplified): 激怒 - 敌对Chinese (Traditional): 激怒 - 敵對Hindi: शत्रु बनाना - नाराज़ करनाArabic: يستفز - يعاديBengali: শত্রুতা করা - বিরূপ করাRussian: раздражать - провоцировать - настроить против себяJapanese: 敵対する - 敵に回すVietnamese: gây thù địch - chọc giậnKorean: 적대시하다 - 적으로 돌리다Turkish: düşman etmek - kışkırtmakUrdu: دشمن بنانا - مخالفت کرناIndonesian: memusuhi - membuat marah
Example Sentences
Be careful not to antagonize your teacher.
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She didn't mean to antagonize her friend.
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Loud music can antagonize your neighbors.
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He tends to antagonize people with his sarcastic comments.
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You don't want to antagonize the manager before the big meeting.
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The new policy has antagonized many employees.
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