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antagonize

UK
/ænˈtæɡənaɪz/
US
/ænˈtæɡəˌnaɪz/

Translations

antagonizeverb
antagonized
Past Simple
antagonized
Past Participle
antagonizing
Gerund
UK
/ænˈtæɡənaɪz/
US
/ænˈtæɡəˌnaɪz/
antagoniserEmploi technique en biologie et en pharmacologie.
The new antihistamine selectively antagonizes H1 receptors in the nasal passages.
Le nouvel antihistaminique antagonise sélectivement les récepteurs H1 dans les voies nasales.
agacerEn parlant d'une personne: irriter ou exaspérer légèrement.
His constant teasing began to antagonize his classmates.
Ses moqueries constantes ont fini par agacer ses camarades de classe.
Additional translations
rendre hostilePlus fort qu'« agacer »; emploi courant pour provoquer de l'hostilité ou de l'animosité.
Synonyms
alienate
anger
disturb
provoke
irritate
offend
vex
incite
Antonyms
pacify
conciliate
reconcile

Definitions

antagonizeverb
To cause someone to become hostile or unfriendly.
His constant teasing began to antagonize his classmates.
To act as an antagonist by blocking, neutralising, or counteracting the action of (a substance, receptor, or process), especially in a biochemical or pharmacological context.
The new antihistamine selectively antagonizes H1 receptors in the nasal passages.
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