antagonize
0 antonyms and opposites of antagonize, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To provoke hostility in someone, often deliberately.
How to use antagonize
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek antagonizomai, from anti- ("against") plus agonizomai ("to struggle, compete").
Full origin of antagonize →Frequently asked questions
What does “antagonize” mean?
The word “antagonize” means to provoke hostility in someone, often deliberately. In plain terms, to deliberately provoke or upset someone, making them hostile toward you.
How do you pronounce “antagonize”?
“Antagonize” is pronounced an-TAG-ih-nyz (/ænˈtæɡ.ɪ.naɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “antagonize” in a sentence?
Here is “antagonize” used in a sentence: “He antagonized his co-workers by taking credit for their ideas.”
What part of speech is “antagonize”?
“Antagonize” is a verb.
Where does the word “antagonize” come from?
The word “antagonize” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek antagonizomai, from anti- ("against") plus agonizomai ("to struggle, compete").
