antagonizing 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of antagonizingnext
as in provoking

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antagonizing

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verb

present participle of antagonize
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 Synonyms for antagonizing
  1. provoking
  2. angering
  3. aggravating
  4. inflammatory
  5. annoying
  6. exasperating
  7. irritating
  8. frustrating
Adjective
  • Venture Colonialism There is arguably no single scholar more well versed, incisive, and thought provoking than Stern in analyzing the evolution of joint-stock corporations in the British Empire.
    Caroline Elkins, Foreign Affairs, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Her work is technically amazing, thought provoking and has tons of heart.
    Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
Definition of provoking
Verb
  • With some true detective work, Flueger quickly discovers that pigeons are trying to claim squatter rights a bit too close higher up, angering the furry felines.
    Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Francis has tried to toe a balanced line on Gaza after initially angering Israel with comments that were perceived of as being supportive of the Palestinians.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
Definition of angering
Adjective
  • Cuno is possibly the most aggravating character in a video game, ever.
    G Kirilloff, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Military activity, namely Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, is a further aggravating cause (the former is suspected of having used its Caspian Flotilla to launch a number of strikes).
    Zoe Whitfield, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of aggravating
Adjective
  • Though rare, copper IUDs may cause more serious side effects, such as uterine perforation and pelvic inflammatory disease.3 1.
    Wendy Wisner, Health, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The defense has dismissed these claims as inflammatory, arguing that the prosecution is presenting a skewed version of events.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of inflammatory
Adjective
  • By Marci Robin December 19, 2024 Normally, know-it-alls are kind of annoying.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
  • But for Netflix’s biggest series, as annoying as this is, there are not exactly mountains of evidence that this matters for its biggest series.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of annoying
Adjective
  • The capabilities are hard to invoke and typically have an interface that is exasperating.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • When feuds between political factions produced exasperating gridlock, a charismatic military officer managed to convince his peers to make a bid for power.
    Yascha Mounk, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2019
Definition of exasperating
Adjective
  • This digital friction has become so commonplace it’s become accepted as an irritating fact of digital life.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice can be effective and are generally less irritating.
    Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of irritating
Adjective
  • The Eagles know their offense can’t devolve into a frustrating mess for a second straight season.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Prediction: Bengals 37, Cowboys 30 Matt Levine: The Bengals have been one of the more frustrating teams this season.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of frustrating
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