antagonize

Example Sentences

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The former official asked not to be named because they work in public health and don’t want to antagonize the current administration.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Why would he show up and antagonize the justices?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Which prompts the question: Why would companies that in theory couldn’t afford to antagonize their customers take this tack anyway?

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2025

De León “continues to criminalize our unhoused neighbors and antagonize certain groups that are providing necessary support,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2024

I'll just have to be careful not to antagonize anyone.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison