as in to infuriate
to implant bitter feelings in
everything he said just antagonized the other side even more
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In 2006’s The God Delusion, another mega–best seller, Dawkins antagonized the world’s religions.
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2024
But what might be considered an unforced error by Trump on Sunday morning in antagonizing Swifties provided the opposing campaign with a perfect opportunity to show some fans some love, in the midst of outrage.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Sep. 2024
Taiwan’s two-term president, Tsai Ing-wen, successfully navigated acts of Chinese aggression, asserting Taiwan’s de facto independence from Beijing without overly antagonizing Chinese leaders.
—Linda Robinson, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2024
In the clip, Lance Stephenson, then of the Indiana Pacers, is trying to antagonize NBA superstar LeBron James of the Miami Heat by blowing in his ear.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 7 Sep. 2024
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2024
But what might be considered an unforced error by Trump on Sunday morning in antagonizing Swifties provided the opposing campaign with a perfect opportunity to show some fans some love, in the midst of outrage.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Sep. 2024
Taiwan’s two-term president, Tsai Ing-wen, successfully navigated acts of Chinese aggression, asserting Taiwan’s de facto independence from Beijing without overly antagonizing Chinese leaders.
—Linda Robinson, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2024
In the clip, Lance Stephenson, then of the Indiana Pacers, is trying to antagonize NBA superstar LeBron James of the Miami Heat by blowing in his ear.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 7 Sep. 2024
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“Antagonize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antagonize. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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