antagonize

Example Sentences

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The former official asked not to be named because they work in public health and don’t want to antagonize the current administration.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Why would he show up and antagonize the justices?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

So that’s where Stroup and Bourne were in December 1977: entrenched in their positions, confident in their success, and unafraid to antagonize their opponents.

From Slate • Dec. 23, 2025

“Halfrican” explores the theme of “in between-ness” and encourages viewers to antagonize preconceived notions of identity.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2024

I have to remind myself not to antagonize her.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman