antagonizing (Meaning)

antagonizing

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

No weak antonyms found.

The defendant's attorney was relentless in antagonizing the witness, hoping to discredit his testimony.
The rival gang was antagonizing the new kids in town, trying to provoke a fight.
The politician's inflammatory speech antagonized the opposing party, leading to protests.
The teacher's constant criticism was antagonizing the student, damaging their relationship.
The neighbor's loud music was antagonizing their neighbors, who complained incessantly.
The dog's aggressive barking was antagonizing the neighborhood dogs, causing tension and fights.
The actor's portrayal of the villain was so believable that it was antagonizing the audience.
The crowd's jeers and insults were antagonizing the performer, making it difficult for them to continue.
The company's hostile takeover attempt antagonized the shareholders, who rallied to oppose it.
The scientist's groundbreaking research was antagonizing the scientific community, as it challenged established theories.

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

riling, nettling, vexing, abrasive, offensive, confrontational, nagging, maddening, antagonistic, aggravating

placatory, ingratiating, propitiatory, disarming,conciliatory, winning, endearing, appeasing, pacific, winsome

The defendant's attorney was relentless in antagonizing the witness, hoping to discredit his testimony.

The rival gang was antagonizing the new kids in town, trying to provoke a fight.

The politician's inflammatory speech antagonized the opposing party, leading to protests.

The teacher's constant criticism was antagonizing the student, damaging their relationship.