an·tag·o·nize also Brit an·tag·o·nise 
/ænˈtægəˌnaɪz/ verb
an·tag·o·niz·es; an·tag·o·nized; an·tag·o·niz·ing /ænˈtægəˌnaɪz/ verb [+ obj] : to cause (someone) to feel hostile or angry : to irritate or upset (someone)
▪ He didn't mean to antagonize you. ▪ Her comments antagonized many people.
▪ He didn't mean to antagonize you. ▪ Her comments antagonized many people.
