Antagonizing Meaning in English
word · lemma: antagonize
ænˈtæɡəˌnaɪzɪŋ
an-TAG-uh-ny-zing
ænˈtæɡənaɪzɪŋ
an-TAG-uh-ny-zing
Definition
Causing someone to become hostile or angry, especially by provoking or acting in an unfriendly way.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in slightly formal or analytical contexts, often implying ongoing or deliberate irritation. Pairs with 'people', 'authorities', 'neighbors', etc. Not as strong as 'infuriate', but more intentional than 'annoy'.
Spanish: provocar - antagonizarPortuguese (BR): provocar - antagonizarPortuguese (PT): provocar - antagonizarChinese (Simplified): 激怒 - 挑衅Chinese (Traditional): 激怒 - 挑釁Hindi: उकसाना - शत्रु बनानाArabic: استفزاز - معاداةBengali: উত্তেজিত করা - শত্রুভাবাপন্ন করাRussian: раздражать - провоцировать - настраивать против себяJapanese: 敵対するように仕向ける - 怒らせるVietnamese: khiêu khích - gây thù địchKorean: 화나게 하다 - 적대감을 불러일으키다Turkish: kışkırtmak - düşman etmekUrdu: دشمن بنانا - چڑاناIndonesian: membuat marah - memprovokasi - membangkitkan permusuhan
Example Sentences
Stop antagonizing your brother during dinner.
basic
She is constantly antagonizing her classmates.
basic
The dog kept antagonizing the cat by barking.
basic
He's just antagonizing them to get a reaction.
natural
You’re antagonizing the situation by arguing more.
natural
Sometimes it feels like you’re antagonizing me on purpose.
natural