antagonize

Example Sentences

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Why would he show up and antagonize the justices?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“Halfrican” explores the theme of “in between-ness” and encourages viewers to antagonize preconceived notions of identity.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2024

Ordinarily, that would be the last thing that anyone would do is antagonize a judge like that.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2024

To fear and antagonize these animals makes sense from an evolutionary standpoint.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2024

“Mister...ah...Foaly. You have obviously not studied your psych texts. It is not wise to antagonize the hostage-taker. I may be unstable.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer