antagonize

Example Sentences

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The plan could result in putting more U.S. troops closer to the Russian border, an outcome likely to antagonize Moscow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The crowd at Pupusas and Punchlines is not one to dismiss or antagonize comics that are not Latinx.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

Of course, any American has the right to criticize judges but defendants usually don't do it because generally it's a bad idea to unnecessarily antagonize someone who has such power over your life.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2025

“When we are fighting for our survival, we can’t afford to antagonize either Biden or Trump,” Mr. Merezhko said.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2024

He was probably concerned that Workman, being unfamiliar with Seabiscuit, would overdo it and antagonize the horse.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand