antagonize
verbUK /ænˈtæɡ.ɪ.naɪz/ · CA, US /ænˈtæɡ.ɪ.naɪz/
Etymology From Ancient Greek ἀνταγωνίζομαι (antagōnízomai), from ἀντι- (anti-) + ἀγωνίζομαι (agōnízomai). By surface analysis, ant- + agon + -ize.
1
To work against; to oppose (especially to incite a reaction).
- The other children constantly antagonized Joe to the point of tears.
- Derived terms
- antagonizable, antagonization, antagonizer
- Related terms
- agitate, agonize, antagonism, antagonist, antagonizing, unantagonizing