antagonize

Definition of antagonize

Verbs

provoke the hostility of
"Don't antagonize your boss"
Synonyms:
antagonise
Type of:
annoy, bother, chafe, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, rile, vex
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
act in opposition to
Synonyms:
antagonise, counteract
Type of:
act, move
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

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