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Antagonise Definition & Meaning

antagonise
verb
  1. act in opposition to
  2. provoke the hostility of; "Don't antagonize your boss"

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Frequently asked questions

What does antagonise mean?
act in opposition to provoke the hostility of; "Don't antagonize your boss"
What part of speech is antagonise?
Antagonise is a verb.
How many definitions does antagonise have?
Antagonise has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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