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antagonize
This term describes the active process of creating an enemy or fueling resentment. It carries a strong connotation of provocation, suggesting that the hostility is a direct result of specific, often irritating or abrasive, behavior. While similar to annoy, it implies a deeper, more enduring conflict that transforms a neutral relationship into an adversarial one.
In a systemic or abstract sense, the word describes a clash of opposing forces. It is frequently used in political or sociological contexts to describe how a new law or ideology disrupts an established order, creating a state of friction or systemic opposition.
Meanings
Examples
Try not to antagonize the boss while he is in a bad mood.
I did not mean to antagonize her but my comments came across as condescending.
Stop trying to antagonize me just because you are bored.
The new policy seems to antagonize the very people it was meant to help.
He has a tendency to antagonize his coworkers with his constant criticism.
Why do you always feel the need to antagonize the locals when we travel?
The dark knight sought to antagonize the forces of light to plunge the realm into chaos.
I wonder if my blunt honesty will only serve to antagonize the board members.
The rebel group continued to antagonize the established government through civil disobedience.
The rebel group continued to antagonize the established government through civil disobedience.