Definitions

1. verb

to treat someone in a hostile or aggressive way, especially by opposing their opinions or actions

“The politician’s opponents tried to antagonize him during the debate.”

2. verb

to be an opponent or enemy of someone or something

“The new law’s opponents have vowed to antagonize its implementation.”

3. noun

the act of treating someone in a hostile or aggressive way

“The antagonist’s actions were a deliberate attempt to antagonize the community.”