hostilize

/hɒsˈtɪlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make hostile or antagonistic; to cause hostility or antagonism towards

“The government’s policies began to hostilize the community, leading to widespread protests.”

2. verb

to turn into an enemy or an adversary

“The company’s actions hostilized their former business partner, who decided to sue them.”

Synonyms

  • incite
  • inflame

Antonyms

  • pacify
  • reconcile