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antagonize

[an-tag-uh-nahyz] / ænˈtæg əˌnaɪz /


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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

Shannon and Hannah, as different as two people could be, form a connection that can’t help but antagonize jealous Maxine, whom Shannon cheekily calls the “insatiable widow.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025

Which prompts the question: Why would companies that in theory couldn’t afford to antagonize their customers take this tack anyway?

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2025

“There are worse ways to be remembered. At least they won’t antagonize you.”

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth




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