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
To add insult to injury, Carrington has also antagonized Clark and her fans on multiple occasions in the past.
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 26 Sep. 2024
Moreover, Saudi Arabia may have very little inclination to antagonize Iran, as shown by the cordial reception given to Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, by Arab states—including Jordan, Egypt, Qatar, and Oman, as well as Saudi Arabia.
—Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
Police said Williams was antagonizing the women with seven other teenage males who were waving Trump flags.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
With deep self-reflection and a willingness to work on their vulnerabilities and antagonizing qualities, narcissists can learn to shift their focus to genuine connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 26 Sep. 2024
Moreover, Saudi Arabia may have very little inclination to antagonize Iran, as shown by the cordial reception given to Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, by Arab states—including Jordan, Egypt, Qatar, and Oman, as well as Saudi Arabia.
—Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
Police said Williams was antagonizing the women with seven other teenage males who were waving Trump flags.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
With deep self-reflection and a willingness to work on their vulnerabilities and antagonizing qualities, narcissists can learn to shift their focus to genuine connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antagonize
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Gus was abusive towards her mother and that along with her mother’s acceptance of his behavior infuriated Nikki.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The practices, which increasingly rely on technology, including artificial intelligence, can infuriate patients and providers alike.Tami Luhby, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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The source warned that Ernst would enrage Trump’s MAGA base if she’s viewed as the senator responsible for sinking Hegseth’s nomination.Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
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Any incursion into Mexico would enrage a population still angered by U.S. invasions in the 19th and early 20th centuries.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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The trip angered China, which claims Taiwan as its own.Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
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His amplification of Lee's viewpoints angered Social Security advocates.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Beginning in the wake of Toby Fleishman’s divorce, the series appears at first to be very uncomplicated, with the angry, embittered Toby (Jesse Eisenberg) rebounding his way through New York City while ranting about his workaholic ex-wife, Rachel (Claire Danes).Lindsay Kusiak, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 June 2023
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But with Republicans gaining control of the House and governor’s mansion the following year, that effort has since gone nowhere — embittering some unions against those who blocked it.Antonio Olivo, Washington Post, 9 June 2023
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“Antagonize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antagonize. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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