antagonizes

英[æn'tæɡənaɪz] 美[æn'tæɡənaɪz]
  • v.使…对抗
antagonized antagonized antagonizing antagonizes
Verb:
  1. provoke the hostility of;

    "Don't antagonize your boss"

  2. act in opposition to

    用作动词 (v.)
    1. It would be dangerous to antagonize him.
      招惹他可危险。
    2. They were always careful not to antagonize rural voters.
      他们总是小心翼翼不引起乡村选民的反感。