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antagonize

🇬🇧 UK/æn'tægәnaiz/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

v.

To cause someone to become hostile or unfriendly; to provoke opposition in

使对立,使敌对,激怒

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
antiagainst, opposite
+
agonstruggle, contest, conflict
+
izeto make, to become
=antagonize

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His harsh comments seemed designed to antagonize those who disagreed.

  • 2.

    The policy decision threatened to antagonize both sides of the debate.

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