to antagonize
verb/ɐ̃tɐɣuniˈzaɾ/medium
an·ta·go·ni·zar
Definition
To provoke antagonism or opposition in someone; to actively oppose.
His aggressive speech antagonized many listeners.
I don't want to antagonize my colleagues with unnecessary criticism.
Common collocations
to antagonize the publicto antagonize opponentsto avoid antagonizing
Etymology
Do grego 'antagonízesthai', pelo latim 'antagonizare'.