verb
- causing someone to become hostile or opposed; provoking anger or resistance
- acting in opposition to; working against
Usage: present participle of antagonise (British spelling); American spelling is antagonizing
Usage: less common usage
Examples
- His constant criticism was antagonising the entire team.
- She kept antagonising her colleagues by dismissing their ideas.
- The new policy is antagonising many employees who feel undervalued.
- Stop antagonising your sister or you'll both get in trouble.
- The politician's remarks were antagonising voters across the country.
- He had a habit of antagonising people without realizing it.