antagonize

Definition

  • verb: to cause (someone) to feel hostile or angry
  • verb: to act in opposition to
  • synonyms: counteract, aggravate, alienate

Examples

  • Her comments 'antagonized' many people.

  • He didn't mean to 'antagonize' you.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...the black-haired archer... ...we stuck him with a Morgul shaft. The poison's in his blood. He'll be... ...choking on it soon. Answer the question, filth. I would not antagonize her. You like killing things, Orc? You like death? Then let me give it to you. THRANDUIL I do not care about one... (..)
    2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug