antagonize
verb
also British
antagonise
/ænˈtægəˌnaɪz/
antagonizes;
antagonized;
antagonizing
also British
antagonise
/ænˈtægəˌnaɪz/
antagonizes;
antagonized;
antagonizing
Learner's definition of ANTAGONIZE
[+ object]
:
to cause (someone) to feel hostile or angry
:
to irritate or upset (someone)