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antagonize

[an-tag-uh-nahyz] / ænˈtæg əˌnaɪz /


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The plan could result in putting more U.S. troops closer to the Russian border, an outcome likely to antagonize Moscow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Which prompts the question: Why would companies that in theory couldn’t afford to antagonize their customers take this tack anyway?

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2025

“Halfrican” explores the theme of “in between-ness” and encourages viewers to antagonize preconceived notions of identity.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2024

“When we are fighting for our survival, we can’t afford to antagonize either Biden or Trump,” Mr. Merezhko said.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2024

His tactic had been not to file any motions so as not to antagonize the jury.

From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus




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