Antagonise: meaning, definitions and examples
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antagonise
[ ænˈtæɡənaɪz ]
in social interactions
To antagonise means to provoke someone to have a negative reaction or response. It involves deliberately irritating or provoking someone to cause conflict.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She knew that bringing up politics would antagonise her conservative uncle.
- His constant criticism of her work only served to antagonise her further.
in relationships
To antagonise can also mean to act in a way that creates hostility or opposition between individuals or groups. It involves fostering animosity or conflict.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His refusal to compromise only served to antagonise the negotiations.
- The company's decision to outsource jobs antagonised the local community.
Translations
Translations of the word "antagonise" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antagonizar
🇮🇳 विरोध करना
🇩🇪 antagonisieren
🇮🇩 memusuhi
🇺🇦 антагонізувати
🇵🇱 antagonizować
🇯🇵 敵対する (てきたいする)
🇫🇷 antagoniser
🇪🇸 antagonizar
🇹🇷 karşı çıkmak
🇰🇷 적대하다
🇸🇦 مناهضة
🇨🇿 antagonizovat
🇸🇰 antagonizovať
🇨🇳 对抗 (duìkàng)
🇸🇮 antagonizirati
🇮🇸 andstæða
🇰🇿 қарсы шығу
🇬🇪 ანტაგონიზება
🇦🇿 antagonizasiya etmək
🇲🇽 antagonizar
Word origin
The word 'antagonise' comes from the Greek word 'antagonizesthai', meaning 'to struggle against'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century, originally used in the context of conflict or opposition between individuals. Over time, its usage expanded to include provoking negative reactions or creating hostility. The term has evolved to encompass a range of social and relational dynamics involving conflict and opposition.