antagonizes (Meaning)

antagonizes

to act in opposition to, to act in antagonism to, to stir up dislike or anger in, to incur or provoke the hostility of

The landlord's unreasonable demands antagonize the tenants, leading to frequent disputes.
The politician's divisive rhetoric antagonizes different factions within the electorate.
The abusive treatment by the supervisor antagonizes the employees, eroding morale and productivity.
The contentious neighbor antagonizes the entire street with their constant complaints and confrontations.
The child's defiant behavior antagonizes their parents, straining the family dynamic.
The company's aggressive advertising campaign antagonizes competitors, sparking legal challenges.
The opposing counsel's combative style antagonizes the jury, hindering a fair trial.
The student's unruliness antagonizes the teacher, making it difficult to maintain order in the classroom.
The prejudiced remarks by the speaker antagonize the audience, eliciting gasps and outraged responses.
The reckless driver's disregard for others antagonizes nearby vehicles, creating a dangerous situation on the road.

to act in opposition to, to act in antagonism to, to stir up dislike or anger in, to incur or provoke the hostility of

enrages, angers, embitters,infuriates,aggravates, envenoms, sours, alienates, incenses, estranges

appeases,endears, ingratiates, placates,pacifies, sweetens, assuages,mollifies, propitiates

The landlord's unreasonable demands antagonize the tenants, leading to frequent disputes.

The politician's divisive rhetoric antagonizes different factions within the electorate.

The abusive treatment by the supervisor antagonizes the employees, eroding morale and productivity.

The contentious neighbor antagonizes the entire street with their constant complaints and confrontations.