antagonize

Meanings

• Verb

  Provoke or irritate (someone) deliberately, especially by opposing or criticizing their beliefs or actions.

  - "His constant criticism of her ideas began to antagonize her."
  - "The politician's controversial remarks antagonized many voters."

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Antonyms

appease , quell

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Synonyms

harass , oppose , pester

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with antagonize
agonize , organize

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Variants

List of all variants of antagonize that leads to same result
antagonize , antagonized , antagonizes , antagonizing

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Etymology

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1530s, from Middle French antagoniser, from Greek antagonizein 'contend against,' from anti- 'against' + agon 'contest'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'antagonist' comes from the same root as 'antagonize'. An antagonist is a character in a story who opposes the protagonist.

2. In chemistry, an antagonist is a substance that inhibits the effect of another substance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Provocation: The act of deliberately goading or irritating someone, often leading to a reaction.

2. Conflict: A disagreement or clash between two or more parties, often leading to tension or violence.

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Culture

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Antagonize is often used in various literary works and movies to describe a situation where one character opposes or irritates another, leading to conflict and tension. For instance, in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the Montagues and Capulets are antagonistic families.

How to Memorize "antagonize"

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   - Visualize the act of opposing or criticizing someone's beliefs or actions, leading to tension and conflict.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Against Ones' or 'Opposing Notions' to help remember the meaning of 'antagonize'.

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