Antagonize

Synonyms of antagonize

• aggravate
• irritate
• provoke

Antonyms of antagonize

• pacify
• appease
• conciliate

Collocations of antagonize

antagonize someone

Frequency: 70 %

He didn't want to antagonize someone who could potentially help him.

antagonize an enemy

Frequency: 60 %

It's not wise to antagonize an enemy who has more power than you.

antagonize a rival

Frequency: 50 %

In a competitive environment, it's easy to antagonize a rival unintentionally.

antagonize a coworker

Frequency: 45 %

She tried not to antagonize a coworker with whom she had to collaborate.

Idiomatic Expressions for antagonize

• Phrase: antagonize a situation
  Meaning: to make a situation more tense or difficult
  Usage: His aggressive behavior only served to antagonize the already tense situation.