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to antagonize
01
to provoke and anger someone so much that they start to hate and oppose one
Transitive: to antagonize sb
Example
The politician 's controversial remarks antagonized many voters.
The aggressive tone of the letter antagonized the recipient.
His constant criticism of her work antagonized her to the point of seeking employment elsewhere.
02
(of a substance) to oppose or counteract the action of another substance
Transitive: to antagonize a substance or its effect
Example
The politician's controversial remarks antagonized many voters.
The aggressive tone of the letter antagonized the recipient.
His constant criticism of her work antagonized her to the point of seeking employment elsewhere.
The company's decision to cut benefits antagonized its employees.
Her refusal to compromise antagonized her colleagues.
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