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Antagonize Definition & Meaning

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

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