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Antagonize Meaning and Definition from WordNet (r) 2.0
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- antagonize
v
- provoke the hostility of; "Don't antagonize your boss" [syn: antagonise]
- act in opposition to [syn: antagonise, counteract]
- Antagonize \An*tag"o*nize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Antagonized;
p. pr. & vb. n. Antagonozing.] [Gr. ?. See Antagonism.]
To contend with; to oppose actively; to counteract.
- Antagonize \An*tag"o*nize\, v. i.
To act in opposition.
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Antagonize Sample Sentences in News
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Chicago Blackhawks forward Dave Bolland isn't coming to antagonize the Minnestoa Wild . Bolland 's lock down defense that has been his calling card in recent postseasons can not be counted on to play a factor in the 'Hawks Western Conference quarterfinal series. Sure, Bolland may return to action from a lower body injury. We should just stop hoping for Read more on this news related to 'Antagonize' - Cancer
There is something you are desperate to say, something that has been nagging away at you for ages. Then say it and get it over with. Yes, you may well antagonize a few people but that's their fault not yours... Read more on this news related to 'Antagonize' - Fergie in Words: Classic Sir Alex Quotes
Sir Alex Ferguson had something for everyone. For Manchester United supporters there were the titles, the Champions League triumphs and the incredible players brought into the team. For everyone else there were the side-splitting press conferences and clever one-liners, many of which were meant to antagonize but ended up creating a figure almost as famous for his Read more on this news related to 'Antagonize'
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