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antagonize

Pronunciation: /anˈtag(ə)nʌɪz/

(also antagonise)

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Definition of antagonize

verb

[with object]

1cause (someone) to become hostile:the aim was to antagonize visiting supporters

2 Biochemistry (of a substance) act as an antagonist of (a substance or its action): two other drugs antagonized the antidepressant-like effect

Origin:

mid 18th century (in the sense 'struggle against'): from Greek antagōnizesthai, from ant- 'against' + agōnizesthai 'struggle' (from agōn 'contest')