ANTAGONIZE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ANTAGONIZE?

Need another word that means the same as “antagonize”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “antagonize” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Antagonize” are: antagonise, counteract, arouse hostility in, alienate, set someone against someone else, estrange, disaffect

Antagonize as a Verb

Definitions of "Antagonize" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “antagonize” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• (of a substance) act as an antagonist of (a substance or its action.
• Act in opposition to.
• Provoke the hostility of.
• Cause (someone) to become hostile or angry.

Synonyms of "Antagonize" as a verb (7 Words)

alienate	Transfer property or ownership. The association does not wish to alienate its members.
antagonise	Act in opposition to.
arouse hostility in	Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic.
counteract	Oppose or check by a counteraction. This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues.
disaffect	Make (someone) dissatisfied, especially with people in authority or a system of control; alienate. What these ads do is disaffect the voting public.
estrange	Cause (someone) to be no longer on friendly terms with someone. He became estranged from his father.
set someone against someone else	Insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink.

Usage Examples of "Antagonize" as a verb

• Two other drugs antagonized the antidepressant-like effect.
• Don't antagonize your boss.
• The aim was to antagonize visiting supporters.

Associations of "Antagonize" (30 Words)

abhor	Find repugnant. He abhorred sexism in every form.
abhorrent	Inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant. An abhorrent deed.
acrimony	Bitterness or ill feeling. The AGM dissolved into acrimony.
agitate	Cause to be agitated excited or roused. The thought of questioning Toby agitated him extremely.
alienate	Transfer property or ownership. The association does not wish to alienate its members.
alienation	The state or experience of being alienated. The power of alienation is an essential ingredient of ownership.
alone	Without others’ help or participation; single-handedly. Was alone with her thoughts.
animosity	A feeling of ill will arousing active hostility. He no longer felt any animosity towards her.
aversion	A strong dislike or disinclination. My dog s pet aversion is visitors particularly males.
competitively	In a way that strives to gain or win something by defeating others. I began swimming competitively nearly 30 years ago.
complacent	Contented to a fault with oneself or one’s actions. You can t afford to be complacent about security.
counteract	Oppose or check by a counteraction. Should we deliberately intervene in the climate system to counteract global warming.
detachment	The action or process of detaching; separation. Structural problems resulted in cracking and detachment of the wall.
dislike	Have or feel a dislike or distaste for. She disliked any kind of unnecessary rudeness.
divorce	Get a divorce formally terminate a marriage. One in three marriages ends in divorce.
enmity	A state of deep-seated ill-will. Decades of enmity between the two countries.
estrange	Cause (someone) to be no longer on friendly terms with someone. Years of boarding school estranged the child from her home.
foment	Bathe with warm water or medicated lotions. His legs should be fomented.
hostility	A state of deep-seated ill-will. He could no longer contain his hostility.
inexperience	Lack of experience. Procedural inexperience created difficulties.
isolate	A person or thing that has been or become isolated. The best way to isolate sick fish is to set up a hospital tank.
isolation	An instance of isolating something, especially a compound or microorganism. Isolation from family and friends may also contribute to anxiety.
loneliness	Sadness because one has no friends or company. The loneliness of a sailor s life.
remote	A remote control device. A remote cousin.
segregate	Someone who is or has been segregated. The sun segregates the carbon.
separate	Become separated into pieces or fragments. A house with a separate garage.
separation	The termination of employment (by resignation or dismissal. The damage that might arise from the separation of parents and children.
sequester	Keep away from others. The artist sequestered himself in his studio for two years.
solitude	The state or situation of being alone. The battle to preserve beloved solitudes flared up all over the country.
stir	An act of stirring food or drink. Francis was always stirring trying to score off people.