antagonize
/ænˈtæɡənaɪz/
an · tag · o · nize
/æn · ˈtæ · ɡə · naɪz/
English Definition
v. make someone an enemy
Significado en Español
antagonizar, enemistar
한국어 뜻
적대감을 느끼게 하다, 반감을 사다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chống đối, gây thù địch
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Example Sentence
Don’t antagonize your boss.
别激怒老板。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
antagonist(opponent)+ize(verb).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is closest in meaning to “antagonize”?
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A
Soften
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B
Provoke
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C
Ignore
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D
Assist
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B — Provoke.
“antagonize” means v. make someone an enemy
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Try not to ______ your neighbors by playing loud music late at night.
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A
antagonize
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B
befriend
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C
please
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D
comfort
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A — antagonize.
“antagonize” means v. make someone an enemy
Common questions about “antagonize”
What does “antagonize” mean?
antagonize — v. make someone an enemy. In Chinese: 使对抗，激怒.
How do you pronounce “antagonize”?
antagonize is pronounced /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/. It breaks into 4 syllables: an · tag · o · nize.
How do you use “antagonize” in a sentence?
Don’t antagonize your boss. (别激怒老板。)
What are synonyms for “antagonize”?
provoke, anger — all close in meaning to antagonize (v. make someone an enemy).
Is “antagonize” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. antagonize appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “antagonize”?
antagonist(opponent)+ize(verb).
