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-derivedExample Sentences
- 1.
His harsh comments seemed designed to antagonize those who disagreed.
- 2.
The policy decision threatened to antagonize both sides of the debate.