antagonize
Example Sentences
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The plan could result in putting more U.S. troops closer to the Russian border, an outcome likely to antagonize Moscow.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
“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
De León “continues to criminalize our unhoused neighbors and antagonize certain groups that are providing necessary support,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2024
Ordinarily, that would be the last thing that anyone would do is antagonize a judge like that.
From Slate • Jan. 26, 2024
I'll just have to be careful not to antagonize anyone.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
Vocabulary lists containing antagonize
Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 1
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students, List 7
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