1. to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke or irritate
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘antagonize’
2. to act in opposition to; to oppose or resist
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘antagonize’

Examples

• His constant criticism antagonizes his coworkers.
• The new policy antagonizes many voters.
• She antagonizes her brother by borrowing his things without asking.
• The medication antagonizes the effects of the virus.
• His aggressive behavior antagonizes potential customers.
• The chemical antagonizes the enzyme’s normal function.
• The politician’s speech antagonizes the opposing party.