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to antagonize
01
敵対する, 挑発する
to provoke and anger someone so much that they start to hate and oppose one
Transitive: to antagonize sb
Example
His constant criticism of her work antagonized her to the point of seeking employment elsewhere.
The politician 's controversial remarks antagonized many voters.
The company 's decision to cut benefits antagonized its employees.
02
拮抗する, 対抗する
(of a substance) to oppose or counteract the action of another substance
Transitive: to antagonize a substance or its effect
Example
The medication antagonized the effects of the painkiller, making it less effective.
Certain foods can antagonize the action of antibiotics, reducing their effectiveness.
The chemical reaction was altered when one substance antagonized the other.
