Definition of Antagonize

1. Verb. Provoke the hostility of. "The performance is likely to antagonize Sue"; "Don't antagonize your boss"

Exact synonyms: Antagonise
Generic synonyms: Annoy, Bother, Chafe, Devil, Get At, Get To, Gravel, Irritate, Nark, Nettle, Rag, Rile, Vex
Derivative terms: Antagonism, Antagonism, Antagonism, Antagonism

2. Verb. Act in opposition to.
Exact synonyms: Antagonise, Counteract
Generic synonyms: Act, Move
Derivative terms: Antagonism

Definition of Antagonize

1. v. t. To contend with; to oppose actively; to counteract.

2. v. i. To act in opposition.

Definition of Antagonize

1. Verb. (transitive) To work against; oppose; especially to incite reaction. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Antagonize

1. [v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Antagonize

antagonises
antagonising
antagonism
antagonisms
antagonist
antagonistic
antagonistic effect
antagonistic muscle
antagonistic muscles
antagonistic reflexes
antagonistically
antagonistick
antagonists
antagonizable
antagonization
antagonize (current term)
antagonized
antagonizes
antagonizing
antagony
antaircraft
antalgesia
antalgic
antalgic gait
antalgics
antalkali
antalkalies
antalkaline
antalkalis
antambulacral

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