verb
- past tense of antagonise: to cause someone to become hostile or opposed; to provoke or irritate
Usage: British English spelling (American English: antagonized); transitive verb
Examples
- His rude comments antagonised several members of the team.
- She felt antagonised by the unfair treatment she received.
- The new policy antagonised many employees who feared job losses.
- He antagonised his neighbors by playing loud music late at night.
- The politician's controversial statements antagonised voters across the country.
- They antagonised the local community with their development plans.