Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
-
- [an-tag-uh-nahyz]
- /ænˈtæg əˌnaɪz/
- /ænˈtæɡ.ə.naɪz/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [an-tag-uh-nahyz]
- /ænˈtæg əˌnaɪz/
Definitions of antagonise word
- verb with object antagonise to make hostile or unfriendly; make an enemy or antagonist of: His speech antagonized many voters. 1
- verb with object antagonise to act in opposition to; oppose. 1
- verb without object antagonise Rare. to act antagonistically. 1
- noun antagonise Non-Oxford British standard spelling of antagonize. 1
- verb antagonise Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of antagonize. 0
Information block about the term
Origin of antagonise
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35, antagonize is from the Greek word antagōnízesthai to contend against, dispute with. See ant-, agonize
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Antagonise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
antagonise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
antagonise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for antagonise
verb antagonise
- neutralise — to make neutral; cause to undergo neutralization.
Antonyms for antagonise
verb antagonise
- patronise — to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.
Top questions with antagonise
- what is antagonise?
- what does antagonise mean?
- what is the meaning of antagonise?
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with a
- Words starting with an
- Words starting with ant
- Words starting with anta
- Words starting with antag
- Words starting with antago
- Words starting with antagon
- Words starting with antagoni
- Words starting with antagonis
- Words starting with antagonise