antagonize

English

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Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀνταγωνίζεσθαι (antagōnízesthai), from ἀντι- (anti-) +‎ ἀγωνίζεσθαι (agōnízesthai).[1][2]

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Verb

antagonize (third-person singular simple present antagonizes, present participle antagonizing, simple past and past participle antagonized)

  1. (transitive) To work against; to oppose (especially to incite a reaction).
    Synonyms: harass, oppose, pester
    Antonyms: appease, quell
    The other children constantly antagonized Joe to the point of tears.

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References
  1. “antagonize”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
  2. “antagonize, v.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.

Portuguese

Verb

antagonize

  1. inflection of antagonizar:
    1. first/third-person singular present subjunctive
    2. third-person singular imperative
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