as in provoking
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as in angering
to implant bitter feelings in
everything he said just antagonized the other side even more
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antagonizing
Adjective
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Venture Colonialism There is arguably no single scholar more well versed, incisive, and thought provoking than Stern in analyzing the evolution of joint-stock corporations in the British Empire.—
Caroline Elkins,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Aug. 2023 -
Her work is technically amazing, thought provoking and has tons of heart.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
17 Mar. 2024
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The prequel will introduce his family and girlfriend and the events that led up to his victory, notorious for angering the Capitol elite.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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Reports suggest that some Republican lawmakers are frustrated with Musk’s bluster and that the DOGE approach to slashing the federal bureaucracy is angering constituents and making lawmakers less popular in their districts.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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Jason Charles Dixon, 46, faces 12 years in prison if his plea deal is approved by the court for one count of manslaughter, an enhancement for use of a deadly weapon and additional aggravating factors, the DA’s office said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Using force or coercion is one of the aggravating factors outlined in the bill.—
Kyle Pfannenstiel,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Animal models and in vitro studies have shown that topical treatment with green tea polyphenols reduces skin inflammation, and external application of EGCG decreases inflammatory markers.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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For example, inflammatory bowel disease and inflammatory bowel syndrome are common digestive issues in cats, particularly older cats.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Few things are as annoying as a vacuum cleaner that leaves a strip of dust by the baseboards and in the corners.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ding-dong ditched … well into adulthood—one person rang a neighbor's doorbell repeatedly just to be annoying.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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So how to process it when Game 1 of 162 is an exasperating dud, like the one at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday?—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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And the less said about the didactic, exasperating finale, the better.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition with genetic and environmental causes, whereas atopic dermatitis stems from an irritating substance that triggers a rash.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Going Overboard with Outdoor Lighting Light pollution can be just as irritating as that dog down the street who barks like clockwork for 30 minutes every night.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Candidates who experience slow, frustrating hiring cycles are less likely to accept offers or recommend the company to others.—
Casey Marquette,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Those interest rates matter, because of the frustrating math of inflation.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Antagonizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antagonizing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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