as in angering
to implant bitter feelings in
everything he said just antagonized the other side even more
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Recent Examples of antagonizing
Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
And Massie is nearing victory on a months-long quest to force a vote on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files, antagonizing the White House.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2025
And by the demands of working with Shia LaBeouf, whose method hinges upon antagonizing his director at every turn.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
Despite their stauncher backing for Kyiv, European leaders also appear wary of antagonizing the president, while still defending Ukraine's demands for a ceasefire, security guarantees and its territorial integrity.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2025
So far, Ukrainian officials and European allies have tried to tread carefully to avoid antagonizing Trump.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
Attendees were roughly split between supporting and antagonizing Walton.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Rivers, in a Facebook post, accused Antao of inciting the attack by antagonizing her.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
And Massie is nearing victory on a months-long quest to force a vote on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files, antagonizing the White House.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2025
And by the demands of working with Shia LaBeouf, whose method hinges upon antagonizing his director at every turn.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
Despite their stauncher backing for Kyiv, European leaders also appear wary of antagonizing the president, while still defending Ukraine's demands for a ceasefire, security guarantees and its territorial integrity.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2025
So far, Ukrainian officials and European allies have tried to tread carefully to avoid antagonizing Trump.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
Attendees were roughly split between supporting and antagonizing Walton.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antagonizing
Verb
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The new program, Train SMART, also risks angering a network of grassroots chapters and gun violence prevention volunteers at Everytown.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Dwight also declines that, angering Ray.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rather, it is thought-provoking, honest and utterly necessary.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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His biggest critique is not having enough time to answer all the thought-provoking questions that came at the end.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The film captures every enraging detail of the trial while using it as a jumping off point for an exploration of the history of the region and the ways in which the Chuchagasta have been bureaucratically erased in order to strip them of their property and rights.—
Vulture Staff,
Vulture,
23 Sep. 2025
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While leaders from across the political spectrum condemned the shooting and rejected the use of political violence, a flood of comments on social media celebrated Kirk’s death, enraging conservatives.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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If the case does go to trial, prosecutors will have to prove that Kirk's murder included aggravating factors that warrant execution if the suspect is found guilty.—
Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Murder of a law enforcement officer is considered to be an aggravating factor.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In March, a bloc of centrist lawmakers broke ranks to advance a Republican spending bill without concessions, infuriating progressive groups that accused party leaders of capitulation.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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My astrologer’s eyes twinkled with infuriating delight.—
Jessie Rosen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The suit alleges that the recent comments fit a pattern of sensationalized and inflammatory comments from Ray J over the years.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Olive oil may benefit people with inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune condition that causes joint pain, swelling, and inflammation.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Frankie Montas Montas is slated to miss all of next season, and so his $17 million player option is easier than any decision in those annoying Capital One ads.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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There was one distraction during the number when the director made their performance look like a TikTok video, complete with a stream of annoying comments to the left of Leavitt’s tush.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With a 6-2 defeat to the Mariners on Thursday at T-Mobile Park, the Rockies now have 116 losses in this exasperating season, joining the ’62 Mets as the worst NL teams since 1901.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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Most importantly, Lee in fact does get punched in the mouth, and other places, early and often, because the series keenly understands how exasperating its hero is much of the time.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Antagonizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antagonizing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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