verb
- causing someone to become hostile or angry; provoking opposition
Usage: present participle of antagonize
adjective
- causing annoyance, hostility, or opposition
Examples
- His antagonizing behavior made the situation worse.
- She kept antagonizing her brother by taking his toys.
- The politician’s antagonizing remarks sparked controversy.
- Stop antagonizing the dog or it might bite.
- His antagonizing attitude toward authority got him in trouble.
- The antagonizing comments on social media caused an uproar.
- They were antagonizing the opposing team’s fans.