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antagonize Synonyms

Another word for antagonize

Choosing another word for antagonize depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cause someone to become hostile, angry, or resentful.

Usage Example

"The mayor's controversial remarks seemed calculated to provoke the opposition."

Strongest
provoke
alienate
Strong
estrange
incense
irritate
aggravate
infuriate
exasperate
needle
rile

• verb (Context 2)

To act in opposition to or counteract the physiological effect of another substance, muscle, or force (especially in biology and pharmacology).

Usage Example

"This specific medication is designed to counteract the receptors responsible for the allergic reaction."

Strongest
counteract
Strong
neutralize
inhibit
oppose
block
offset

Opposites of antagonize

The opposite of antagonize shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

pacify
appease
placate
conciliate
mollify
potentiate
soothe
calm
See all opposites of antagonize

• Nearby Words

antagonistic
antagonistically
antagonization
antagonize
antagonizer
antarctic
ante

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Antagonize. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/antagonize
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