antagonized
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/ænˈtæɡəˌnaɪz/
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/ænˈtæɡənaɪz/
(antagonize)
cause hostility
Etymology
'antagonize' originates from French 'antagoniser' and ultimately from Greek, specifically the verb 'antagōnizesthai', where 'anti-' meant 'against' and 'agōn' (from 'agōn') meant 'contest' or 'struggle'.
'antagonize' changed from French 'antagoniser' and Late Latin/Medieval Latin forms such as 'antagonizare' and eventually became the modern English word 'antagonize'.
Initially, it meant 'to oppose or contend', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cause someone to become hostile or unfriendly'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'antagonize' — caused someone to become hostile, offended, or provoked someone into opposition.
Her constant criticism antagonized many of her coworkers.
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Last updated: 2025/08/20 13:22