verb

antagonize

ant·ago·niz·e 4 syllables

To work against; to oppose (especially to incite reaction)

Word facts

Part of speech verb
Syllables 4
Letters 10
Starts with A

Definition of Antagonize

To work against; to oppose (especially to incite reaction)

Example sentences

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    The other children constantly antagonized Joe to the point of tears.

Synonyms for Antagonize

Antonyms for Antagonize

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How many syllables does antagonize have?

Antagonize has 4 syllables: ant·ago·niz·e. The word is broken into 4 spoken beats.

What part of speech is antagonize?

Antagonize is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.

What are synonyms for antagonize?

Words with similar meanings to antagonize include harass, oppose, pester. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use antagonize in a sentence?

Example: "The other children constantly antagonized Joe to the point of tears."

What words start with the same letter as antagonize?

Antagonize starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does antagonize have?

Antagonize has 10 letters. It contains 4 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.