How to Pronounce "antagonize"
word
an-TAG-uh-nyz
an-TAG-uh-nyz
Definition
To do something that makes someone angry or upset, or causes them to become your enemy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ænˈtæɡəˌnaɪz
British English
ænˈtæɡənaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an-TAG-uh-nyz
UK
an-TAG-uh-nyz
Listen in Context
Be careful not to antagonize your teacher.
She didn't mean to antagonize her friend.
Loud music can antagonize your neighbors.
He tends to antagonize people with his sarcastic comments.