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
Of course, any American has the right to criticize judges but defendants usually don't do it because generally it's a bad idea to unnecessarily antagonize someone who has such power over your life.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 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
“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
The young mouse approached the sparrow with trepidation, not wanting to antagonize the moody, dangerous bird.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
Vocabulary lists containing antagonize
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