Antagonize(verb)

Make someone angry or hostile. (?????? ?????)
Synonyms: Provoke, Irritate, Incite, Alienate
Antonyms: Placate, Appease, Conciliate, Soothe
Example: His rude remarks continued to antagonize his teammates during the match.
Trick to remember: Anti + agonize = you make someone feel against you and upset, so you antagonize them.
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