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 Definitions of antagonize  [ænˈtæg əˌnaɪz]  

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Definition of 'antagonize' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) antagonize
to cause to become hostile; make an enemy or opponent of:
His speech antagonized many voters.

2.  antagonize
to act in opposition to; oppose.

Etymology:  (1625–35; < Gk antagōnízesthai to contend against, dispute with. See ant -, agonize)

Definition of 'antagonize' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) antagonize, antagonise
provoke the hostility of
"Don't antagonize your boss"

2. (verb) antagonize, antagonise, counteract
act in opposition to


Definition of 'antagonize' Webster Dictionary 

1. (verb) antagonize
to contend with; to oppose actively; to counteract

2. (verb) antagonize
to act in opposition



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