Meaning of the word antagonize in English

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antagonize

US /ænˈtæɡ.ə.naɪz/

UK /ænˈtæɡ.ə.naɪz/

to make someone hostile or unfriendly; to provoke or annoy someone

Example:

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Try not to antagonize your little brother; he's already upset.

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His rude comments only served to antagonize the audience.

Synonym:

provoke irritate annoy alienate incite

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