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antagonize

[an-tag-uh-nahyz] / ænˈtæg əˌnaɪz /


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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

There is more willingness to embrace the youth vote, rather than antagonize it, as far as campaign strategy goes.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2024

I have to remind myself not to antagonize her.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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