antagonizing

The definition of antagonizing is the act of causing someone to react with unkindness or opposition.

(verb)

An example of someone who is antagonizing someone else is a television journalist who insults a guest on his show.

Antagonizing is defined as acting in a way that is contrary.

(verb)

An example of groups that are antagonizing toward each other are two football teams that are long time rivals.

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