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antagonize

To antagonize is to cause someone to react with unkindness or opposition. (verb)

An example of a situation in which someone might antagonize others is if he taunted or made fun of others.

To antagonize is to act in a way that is contrary. (verb)

An example of two groups that frequently antagonize each other are the democrats and the republicans.

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