antagonize

Example Sentences

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Why would he show up and antagonize the justices?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The crowd at Pupusas and Punchlines is not one to dismiss or antagonize comics that are not Latinx.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

There is more willingness to embrace the youth vote, rather than antagonize it, as far as campaign strategy goes.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2024

“When we are fighting for our survival, we can’t afford to antagonize either Biden or Trump,” Mr. Merezhko said.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2024

“There’s no need to antagonize her,” Robert says softly.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth