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antagonize in French

antagonize in French is contrarier, antagoniser — antagonize means to provoke hostility in someone, often deliberately.

antagonize in French

contrarier
verb
(transitive) To work against; to oppose (especially to incite a reaction).
antagoniser
verb
(transitive) To work against; to oppose (especially to incite a reaction).

What does "antagonize" mean?

  1. verb To provoke hostility in someone, often deliberately.
    "He antagonized his co-workers by taking credit for their ideas."
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antagonize in a sentence

  • He antagonized his co-workers by taking credit for their ideas.
  • Try not to antagonize the dog; it can be unpredictable.

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What is "antagonize" in French?

"antagonize" in French is contrarier, antagoniser. antagonize means: To provoke hostility in someone, often deliberately.

How do you use "antagonize" in a sentence?

Example: "He antagonized his co-workers by taking credit for their ideas." In French, "antagonize" is contrarier, antagoniser.

Are there other ways to say "antagonize" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "antagonize": contrarier, antagoniser.

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