— antagonizable , adj. — antagonization , n.
/an tag"euh nuyz'/ , v. , antagonized, antagonizing .
v.t.
1. to make hostile or unfriendly; make an enemy or antagonist of: His speech antagonized many voters.
2. to act in opposition to; oppose.
v.i.
3. Rare. to act antagonistically.
Also, esp. Brit., antagonise .
[ 1625-35; antagonízesthai to contend against, dispute with. See ANT-, AGONIZE ]