Makes someone hostile or provokes them into opposition; creates conflict or enmity with someone.
Present tense third-person singular of antagonize. From Greek anti- + agonizesthai. The -s suffix is the standard present tense marker in English third person (he/she/it form).
In psychology, research shows that certain communication styles consistently antagonize others—like 'you always' statements and dismissive tone. Interestingly, people who antagonize frequently rarely realize they're doing it in the moment.
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