as in to infuriate
to implant bitter feelings in
everything he said just antagonized the other side even more
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Recent Examples of antagonize
Eddie greets him with a cocky smile, before taunting and antagonizing him.
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Matt Cabral, EW.com, 18 May 2025
But much of the genuine content appeared to come from sources that are traditionally far from the Catholic world or even antagonized by the Vatican, like members of the L.G.B.T.Q. community.
—Emma Bubola, New York Times, 7 May 2025
Even in less authoritarian systems, the lesson holds: those who antagonize the systems that support them may not survive the consequences.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Spencer Pratt, best known for antagonizing Lauren Conrad and co. on The Hills, appeared on the latest episode of SiriusXM’s The Julia Cunningham Show to chat about his unexpected turn in reality television.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Matt Cabral, EW.com, 18 May 2025
But much of the genuine content appeared to come from sources that are traditionally far from the Catholic world or even antagonized by the Vatican, like members of the L.G.B.T.Q. community.
—Emma Bubola, New York Times, 7 May 2025
Even in less authoritarian systems, the lesson holds: those who antagonize the systems that support them may not survive the consequences.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Spencer Pratt, best known for antagonizing Lauren Conrad and co. on The Hills, appeared on the latest episode of SiriusXM’s The Julia Cunningham Show to chat about his unexpected turn in reality television.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antagonize
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His unwillingness to compromise made the restaurant unfeasibly expensive to run, infuriating his investor, family friend Uncle Jimmy (a.k.a.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 June 2025
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The cost of the wedding has been estimated at up to nearly $50M, infuriating locals and activists who claim Amazon pays minimal taxes in European countries and point to Bezos’ use of his extreme personal wealth to effectively take over parts of the historic city, disrupting daily life.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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That’s likely to ignite further anger from Democrats, who are enraged after Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was handcuffed on the floor after being forcefully removed from a Thursday press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in LA.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
13 June 2025
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His budget-cutting work for the Trump administration enraged many former Musk/Tesla fans, slashing the appeal of a once high-flying brand.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
11 June 2025
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Cambodia angered by neighbor’s new restrictions on border crossings PHNOM PENH, Cambodia -- Cambodia's government on Tuesday accused Thailand of escalating border tensions by imposing new restrictions that have blocked almost all land crossings, especially for tourists heading into Cambodia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 June 2025
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As a mom, I’m angered at the existence of so many abusers who lure children through the internet.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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Domestic and regional actors often manipulate aid deliveries, creating a skewed economy that leaves some people embittered and others emboldened.—
Maha Yahya,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Feb. 2025
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Many people feel frustrated — embittered by what some view as an overly cautious approach by the Biden administration, and having endured months of delays in receiving American military assistance last year after it was held up in Congress.—
Marc Santora,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Antagonize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antagonize. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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