antagonize in a sentence
v. t.
π Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
To antagonize means to provoke or annoy someone to the point of creating hostility or opposition.
Sample Sentences
- His constant teasing seemed to antagonize her more than he realized.
- The manager's harsh criticism only served to antagonize the team instead of motivating them.
- It's unwise to antagonize someone who already feels threatened in a conversation.
- The new policy is likely to antagonize many employees who prefer the old system.
- They tried to resolve the issue peacefully, but his comments only antagonized the situation further.
- Antagonizing your opponents is rarely a successful strategy in negotiations.
- The film's villain was designed to antagonize the hero at every turn.
- She didn't intend to antagonize her friends, but her blunt honesty had that effect.
- Political debates can often antagonize voters rather than unite them behind a common cause.
- His habit of interrupting others tends to antagonize those around him.
- The decision to cut funding could antagonize the local community.
- She didn't mean to antagonize her boss, but her criticism was poorly timed.
- They were careful not to antagonize the opposing team during the match.
- His provocative remarks were designed to antagonize the audience.
- Antagonizing your colleagues will only make teamwork more difficult.
- The loud music at the party managed to antagonize the neighbors.
- Itβs unwise to antagonize someone who has the power to influence your career.
- Her sarcastic comments often unintentionally antagonized her friends.
- To truly resolve the conflict, they needed to avoid actions that would antagonize each other.