Vocabulary Entry

antagonize

|verb • noun

verb

To create hostility or anger; to provoke opposition.

Example Sentences

"His actions seemed to antagonize the entire team."

"She didn't mean to antagonize her friend with her comments."

"The protest was designed to antagonize government officials."

noun

Example Sentences

"The superhero faced many antagonizers throughout the series."

"In the debate, her opponent was not just an adversary but also an active antagonizer."

"He was often seen as the antagonist in the story."