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Term: Antigonize

Description:

Antigonize is a verb that means to deliberately provoke, irritate, or annoy someone with the intention of eliciting a negative reaction or response. It can also refer to causing conflict or hostility between individuals or groups.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Provoke or Irritate

Part of Speech: verb

1. Definition: To deliberately provoke or irritate someone.
2. Example Sentence 1: He is known to antigonize his coworkers with sarcastic comments.
3. Example Sentence 2: Please don't antigonize your sister; she's already having a bad day.

Sense 2: Cause Conflict or Hostility

Part of Speech: verb

1. Definition: To cause conflict or hostility between individuals or groups.
2. Example Sentence 1: The politician's controversial statements antigonized the opponents and led to heated debates.
3. Example Sentence 2: Online trolls often antigonize others by starting arguments and spreading hateful comments.

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